1 2 3 4 5 FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup Simatic

Preface, Contents
User Information
Product Overview 1
SIMATIC Designing the Mechanical
2
Configuration
FM 356 Application Function Addressing the M7-300 Modules 3

Module, 4
Installation and Startup
Replacing the Buffer Battery and
Modules 5
Manual
Reference Information
FM 356-4 Functions and
Technical Data 6
M7-300 Expansion Modules 7
Interface Modules 8
Ordering Information 9
Bibliography A
Guidelines for Handling
Electrostatically Sensitive
Devices (ESD) B
Glossary, Index
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Purpose The information in this manual will enable you to:

S Design a configuration from the M7-300 range and build it into an S7-300
programmable logic control system.
S Look up operating instructions, functional descriptions and technical data
for specific modules.
Audience The manual is intended for the following readers:

S Users who plan and design the scope of a programmable logic controller.
S Users who require detailed technical data.
S Service and maintenance engineers who have to install and maintain
programmable logic controllers.
Scope of This This manual applies to the following M7–300 modules:

Manual
Product Order Number From Release

FM 356-4 (4 Mbyte) 6ES7 356-4BM00-0AE0 A01
FM 356-4 (8 Mbyte) 6ES7 356-4BN00-0AE0 A01
It contains descriptions of all the modules that are valid at the time of issue
of this manual. We reserve the right in the case of new modules and new
releases of modules to provide product information sheets containing
up-to-date information about those modules.
Note
The structure of the S7-300 and M7-300 systems is described in manuals /1/
and /4/. Familiarity with the content and requirements of these handbooks is
a prerequisite for integrating M7-300 application function modules into a
S7-300 or M7-300 system.

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Other Pertinent This manual describes the hardware of the application function modules from
Manuals the M7-300 range.
You will additionally need the following manuals for programming and
starting up M7-300 application function modules:
Manual Contents Order Number

Manual: Planning, installation and preparing for startup 6ES7 030-0AA00-8AA0
S7-300 programmable logic
controller
Configuring, CPU data,
module data
Manual: Planning, installation and preparing for startup 6ES7 038-0AA00-8AA0
M7-300 programmable logic
controller
Configuring, CPU data
Manual: Designing, creating and testing a C program for 6ES7 881-8AA00-8AA0
M7-SYS M7-CPU/FM modules using the M7 RMOS32
Program design program package, and use of the M7 RMOS32
Function library functions.
Installation and operation Detail description of the M7 RMOS32 functions and
data structures, listing of message types.
User manual Describes the development tools contained in Contained in STEP 7
Basic software for S7 and M7 STEP 7 and the general procedure for the creation of documentation package
STEP 7 applications.
Further Sources of You will find further sources of information in Appendix A.

Information
How to Use This This manual provides the information you need to install M7-300 application
Manual function modules in an S7-300 or M7-300 controller.
Product Overview
Section 1 provides an overview of the M7-300 function modules.
Planning, Addressing
Section 2 contains the information you need to plan a system. Section 3
shows you how to address the M7-300 modules on the S7-300 backplane
bus.
Installation, Preparation for Startup
Section 4 shows you how to install the M7-300 modules and prepare them for
startup.
Replacing Modules
Section 5 describes how to change a buffer battery and replace M7-300
modules.

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Functions, Technical Data

Section 6 provides a detailed description of the FM 356-4 application
function module. You will also find the technical data of the FM 356-4 in this
section.
M7-300 Expansion Modules
Section 7 contains detailed descriptions of the expansion modules for the
application function modules. You will also find the technical data for these
modules in this section.
Interface Modules
Section 8 contains detailed descriptions of the application function modules.
You will also find the technical data for these modules in this section.
Ordering Information
Section 9 contains ordering information for M7-300 components as well as
I/O modules and accessories not described in this manual.
Bibliography
Appendix A contains references to further literature that may be helpful in
certain cases.
Glossary, Index
At the end of the manual is a glossary giving definitions of technical terms
used in the manual and a comprehensive index to give you quick access to
the information you require.
Additional If there are questions regarding the use of products described in this manual
Assistance that are not answered here, please contact your local Siemens office. You will
find the addresses in, for example, the “Siemens World-Wide” appendix in
the “S7-300 Programmable Logic Controller, Configuring an S7-300”
manual.
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would also ask you to give your personal evaluation of the manual in the
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We offer training courses to make the introduction to the SIMATIC S7
Programmable Logic Controller easier for you. Please contact your Regional
Training Center or the Training Center in D–90327 Nuremberg, Tel. (+49)
911 895 3154.

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Contents
1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.3 Module Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
2 Designing the Mechanical Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Horizontal and Vertical Configuration of an S7/M7-300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Installation Dimensions of M7-300 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3 Current Consumption and Power Loss of M7-300 Components . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.4 Layout of M7-300 Components in an S7-300 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
3 Addressing the M7-300 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Slot-Dependent Address Allocation for M7-300 Components . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Addressing Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3 Local Address Area of an Application Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4 Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 Startup Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Installation Checklist and Switch-on Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 Module Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 Fitting Expansion Modules to an FM 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 Inserting the Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.6 Fitting the M7-300 Modules to the DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.7 Connecting the Modules to the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.8 Wiring the Interface Module Front Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.9 Fitting the Buffer Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.10 Inserting/Removing the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.11 Connecting the Operator Equipment and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.12 Connecting a Programming Device or PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.13 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

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5 Replacing the Buffer Battery and Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Rules for Replacing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Replacing an Application Module or an Expansion Module in a Module
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3 Replacing and Disposing of the Buffer Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
6 FM 356-4 Functions and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1 Overview of Hardware Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Mode Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3 Status and Fault Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.4 Power Connections and Grounding Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.5 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6.6 Expansion Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6.7 Time Monitoring (Watchdog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6.8 Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6.9 BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.9.1 BIOS Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
6.9.2 BIOS Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.9.3 Setup Fields and Key Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
6.9.4 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6.9.5 “IF Modules” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6.9.6 “FM Configuration” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
6.9.7 “Date/Time” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
6.9.8 “Hard Disk” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
6.9.9 “Floppy/Card” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
6.9.10 “Boot Options”Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
6.9.11 “System” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
6.9.12 “Timeout Function” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
6.9.13 “Password” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
6.9.14 “Help” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
6.10 Address and Interrupt Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
6.11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
7 M7-300 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2 Addressing on the S7-300 Backplane Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3 EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.4 Addressing the EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.5 Interrupt Assignment, Signal Linking with EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 . . . . . . 7-10
7.6 MSM 378 Bulk Storage Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
7.7 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

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8 Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.2 Module Identification Code and Slot Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3 IF 962-VGA Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.3.1 Connector Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.2 Addressing, Interrupt and Module Identification Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.3.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.4 IF 962-COM Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
8.4.2 Addressing and Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
8.4.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
8.5 IF 962-LPT Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
8.5.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
8.6 IF 961-DIO Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
8.6.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
8.7 IF 961-AIO Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
8.7.1 Connector Pin Assignment and Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
8.7.2 Connecting Sensors to Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
8.7.3 Connecting Loads and Actuators to Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
8.7.4 Conversion Time and Cycle Time of the Analog Input Channels . . . . . . . . 8-44
8.7.5 Conversion, Cycle, Settling and Response Times of the Analog
Output Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
8.7.6 Starting Up the IF 961-AIO Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
8.7.7 Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
8.7.8 Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
8.7.9 Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
8.7.10 Representation of Analog Values for the Analog Input Measuring
Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
8.7.11 Analog Value Representation for the Analog Output Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
8.7.12 Interrupts and Module Identification Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
8.7.13 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
8.8 IF 961-CT1 Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
8.8.1 What Can the IF 961-CT1 Interface Module Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
8.8.2 Which Encoders Can Be Connected? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
8.8.3 Pulse Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
8.8.4 Status of Interface Module after Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
8.8.5 Connector Pin Assignment and Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63
8.8.6 Connection of Incremental Encoder with 5 V Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67
8.8.7 Connection of Incremental Encoder with 24 V Signals (Source Switching) 8-68
8.8.8 24 V Signals (Ground Switching) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-69
8.8.9 Wiring the Front Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-70
8.8.11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
8.9 IF 964-DP Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73

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8.9.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-76
9 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
A Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
B Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B.1 What Does ESD Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
B.2 Discharging Static Electricity from Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
B.3 Basic Precautions Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Glossary
Index
Figures
1-1 FM 356 as Application Function Module in S7-300 System . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1-2 FM 356 as Automation Computer in S7-300 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2-1 Layout of the S7-300 Modules for an FM 356 Configuration on a
Continuous S7-300 Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-2 Layout of S7-300 Modules in an FM 356 Configuration with Local
Bus Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-3 Layout of S7 Modules in a Configuration with FM 356 on the
Continuous S7-300 Bus and with a Local Bus Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-4 FM 356 with Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
3-1 Example of an S7-300 Configuration with Local Bus Segment . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4-1 Positions of Expansion Sockets and Plugs with Associated Protective
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-2 Positioning the Modules and Plugging them Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-3 Plugging a Bus Connector onto an FM 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-4 Plugging a Bus Connector onto a Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-5 Inserting the Interface Module into an Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-6 Fitting the FM 356 onto the DIN Rail and Swinging into Place . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-7 Fitting a Module Assembly Comprising FM Module and Expansion
Modules onto the DIN Rail and Swinging into Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-8 Tightening the Module Fixing Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-9 Inserting the Key in the Operating Mode Switch on the FM 356 . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-10 Supply Connections on the Application Function Modules and the
Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-11 Connecting the Modules to the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-12 Fitting a Buffer Battery in an FM 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4-13 Inserting a Memory Card into an FM 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
5-1 Removing the module fixing screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-2 Swing the module assembly containing the FM 356 and expansion
modules upwards and lift off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-3 Place the module assembly on a flat surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-4 Position of a Bus Connector on the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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5-5 Separating a Module Assembly to Enable an EXM 378-3 Interface

Module to be Replaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-6 Pulling an Interface Module out of an Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-7 Replacing the Buffer Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
6-1 General View of FM 356-4 Application Function Module without
Protective Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6-2 Mode Selector on the FM 356-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6-3 Status and Fault Indicators on the FM 356-4 Application Function
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6-4 Supply Connections on the FM 356-4 Application Function Module . . . . . 6-8
6-5 Grounding Concept for the FM 356-4 Application Function Module . . . . . 6-9
6-6 9-Pin Sub-D Connector for Connecting the X1 Interface (COM1) . . . . . . . 6-10
6-7 POST Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
6-8 Warm Start Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6-9 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6-10 “Setup Exit” Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
6-11 “IF Modules” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6-12 “FM Configuration” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
6-13 “Date/Time” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
6-14 “Hard Disk” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
6-15 Setup-Page ”Floppy/Card” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
6-16 “Boot Options” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
6-17 “System” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
6-18 “Timeout Function” Setup-Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
6-19 “Password” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
6-21 ”Help” Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
7-1 Positions of Expansion Socket and Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7-2 Maximum Configuration of Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7-3 Power supply connections on EXM 378-2 and MSM 378
expansion modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7-4 EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7-5 Module Receptacle Numbers in EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7-6 Basic Addresses of Expansion Modules and the Interface Module . . . . . . 7-8
7-7 MSM 378 Bulk Storage Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
8-1 IF 962-VGA Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8-2 Socket X2, Keyboard Plug Connection on IF 962-VGA
(6-Pin Mini-DIN Socket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8-3 IF 962-COM Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
8-4 IF 962-LPT Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
8-5 IF 961-DIO Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
8-6 Pin Assignment of Connector X1 on IF 961-DIO
(25-Pin Sub-D Socket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8-7 Block and Connection Diagram of Digital Input Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8-8 Block and Connection Diagram of Digital Output Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
8-9 IF 961-AIO Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
8-10 Pin Assignments of Connector X1 (25-Pin Sub-D Socket) and
Connection Diagram – IF 961-AIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
8-11 Block Diagram of IF 961-AIO Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
8-12 Connection of Isolated Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
8-13 Connection of Non-Isolated Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
8-14 Connection of Voltage Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
8-15 Connection of 2-Wire Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39

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8-16 Connection of 4-Wire Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39

8-17 4-Wire Connection of Resistance Thermometers/Resistors with
Individual Constant Current Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
8-18 4-Wire Connection of Resistance Thermometers/Resistors with
Common Constant Current Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
8-19 Connection of Loads/Actuators to a Current Output in 2-Wire Circuit . . . . 8-42
8-20 Connection of Loads/Actuators to a Voltage Output in 3-Wire Circuit . . . . 8-43
8-21 Cycle Time of Analog Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
8-22 Response Time of Analog Output Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
8-23 IF 961-CT1 Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
8-24 Signals from the 5 V Incremental Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
8-25 Signals from a 24 V Pulse Encoder with Direction Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59
8-26 Single Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
8-27 Double Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
8-28 Fourfold Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
8-29 Block Diagrams of the Individual Function Units, IF 961-CT1 . . . . . . . . . . . 8-66
8-30 Connecting a 5 V Incremental Encoder, IF 961-CT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67
8-31 Connecting a 24 V Incremental Encoder (Source Switching),
IF 961-CT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-68
8-32 Connecting a 24 V Incremental Encoder (Ground Switching),
IF 961-CT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-69
8-33 IF 964-DP Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73
B-1 Electrostatic Voltages with which a Person May Become Charged . . . . . . B-3
Tables
1-1 Components in the M7-300 Automation Computer Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-2 Overview of M7-300 application function modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-3 Overview of memory cards for M7-300 application function modules . . . . 1-7
1-4 Expansion modules for M7-300 application function modules . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-5 Overview of M7-300 Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
2-1 Differences in Permissible Ambient Temperature for Horizontal and
Vertical Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2 Installation Dimensions of M7-300 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-3 Current Consumptions and Power Loss of M7-300 Components
(24 V DC Supply) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4 Example of Calculation of Power Consumption and Power Loss Totals . 2-4
3-1 Formulae for Calculating Module Start Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-2 Assignment of Slot and Module Start Address from the point of view
of the Application Function Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4-1 Maximum Lengths of Cable for Operator Equipment and Peripherals . . . 4-21
4-2 “Null-modem” Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC using a 9-Pin Sub-D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4-3 “Null-modem”Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC using a 25-Pin Sub-D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4-4 Configuration of Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC with 9-Pin Sub-D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4-5 Configuration of Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC with 25-Pin Sub-D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

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6-1 Elements of the FM 356-4 Application Function Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6-2 Mode Selector Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6-3 Meaning of the Status and Fault Indicators on the FM 356-4
Application Function Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6-4 Pin-Outs for COM1 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6-5 BIOS Hotkeys with German and English Keyboard Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6-6 Assignment of Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
7-1 Expansion options for CPU 388 and FM 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7-2 Address Mapping within an Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7-3 Basic Addresses of Interface Modules in EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3
Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
8-1 Format for Entering Interrupts in the Interface Module BIOS Setup . . . . . 8-3
8-2 Overview of Identification Codes for Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8-3 Slot Compatibility for Interface Modules that are not Universal . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8-4 Socket X1, VGA Monitor Connection on IF 962-VGA (15-Pin High Density
Sub-D Socket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8-5 Socket X2, Keyboard Plug Connection on IF 962-VGA
(6-Pin Mini-DIN Socket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8-6 IF 962-VGA Interface Module Interrupt Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8-7 Video Operating Modes of the IF 962-VGA Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
8-8 Connectors X1, X2 on the IF 962-COM (9 Pin Sub-D Male Connector) . . 8-11
8-9 Addressing the COM Interfaces in the AT-Compatible Address Area . . . . 8-12
8-10 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 962-COM Interface Module . . 8-13
8-11 Offset Address for the Configuration Register (IF 962-COM) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
8-12 Significance of the Data Bits in the Configuration Register (IF 962-COM) 8-14
8-13 Significance of the Addressing Scheme Bits in the Configuration
Register (IF 962-COM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
8-14 Interrupt Assignment for IF 962-COM Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
8-15 Connector X1 on IF 962-LPT (25-Pin Sub-D Female ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
8-16 Addressing the LPT Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8-17 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 962-LPT Interface Module . . . 8-20
8-18 Offset Addresses for the Configuration Register (IF 962-LPT) . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
8-19 Significance of the Data Bits in the Configuration Register (IF 962-LPT) . 8-20
8-20 Significance of the Addressing Scheme Bits in the Configuration
Register (IF 962-LPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
8-21 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 961-DIO Interface Module . . . 8-26
8-22 Offset Address for Digital Input (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
8-23 Assignment of Digital Input (DI-) Channels to Bits (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . 8-27
8-24 Offset Address for Digital Output (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
8-25 Assignment of Digital Output (DO-) Channels to Bits (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . 8-27
8-26 Offset Address for Acknowledgement Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
8-27 Significance of Bits in Acknowledgement Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . 8-28
8-28 Offset Address for Interrupt Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
8-29 Significance of Bits in Interrupt Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
8-30 Offset Address for Interrupt Enable Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
8-31 Significance of Bits in Interrupt Enable Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
8-32 Offset Address for Rising Pulse Edge Selection Register (IF 961-DIO) . . 8-29
8-33 Significance of Bits in the Rising Pulse Edge Selection Register
(IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
8-34 Offset Address for Falling Pulse Edge Selection Register (IF 961-DIO) . 8-30
8-35 Significance of Bits in the Falling Pulse Edge Selection Register
(IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30

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8-36 Offset Address for the Mode Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
8-37 Significance of Bits in Mode Register (IF 961-DIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
8-38 Definitions of the Signals on Connector X1 of the IF 961-AIO
Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
8-39 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 961-AIO Interface Module . . . 8-46
8-40 Significance of the Data Bits for the Analog Output (IF 961-AIO) . . . . . . . 8-47
8-41 Significance of the Input Bits for the Analog Input (IF 961-AIO) . . . . . . . . . 8-48
8-42 Significance of the Control Bits for the Analog Input (IF 961-AIO) . . . . . . . 8-49
8-43 Representation of the Digitized Measured Value for the Analog Input
(Voltage and Current Range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
8-44 Representation of the Analog Output Range (Voltage and Current
Output Range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
8-45 Encoders for the IF 961-CT1 Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
8-46 Counting Direction in Relation to the Signal on Connections B and B . . . 8-58
8-47 Counting Direction in Relation to the Wiring of Terminal B* . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59
8-48 Pin Assignments on Connector X1, IF 961-CT1 (25-Pin Sub-D Socket) . 8-63
8-49 Connector X1 on the IF 964-DP (9-Pin Sub-D Socket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-74
9-1 Order Numbers for M7-300 Application Function Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9-2 Order Numbers for M7-300 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9-3 Order Numbers for Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9-4 Order Numbers for Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9-5 Order Numbers for Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9-6 Order Numbers for Spare Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9-7 Order Numbers for M7-300 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9-8 Order Numbers for Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

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In this Chapter Section Contents Page
1.1 Overview 1-2
1.2 Applications 1-5
1.3 Module Overview 1-7

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Product Overview
1.1 Overview
Introduction In this section, you will learn what the FM 356 application function module
is and what it has to offer.
1
What Is an The FM 356 is an application function module from the M7-300 family of
FM 356? automation computers, which is used in the S7/M7-300 programmable logic
controller.
FM 356 application function modules are AT compatible computers for
mounting on the DIN rail of your S7/M7-300 programmable logic controller.
An FM 356 is a freely programmable module (application function module)
that can be expanded or combined to form large configurations:
S programmable 80486DX module that will accept a plug-in memory card.
S EXM 378-2 or EXM 378-3 expansion modules for 2 or 3 interface
modules such as IF 962-VGA, IF 962-COM, IF 962-LPT.
S bulk storage modules with diskette drive and hard disk.
Position of an Using the expansion modules, an FM 356 can be expanded to provide full PC
FM 356 in the S7 functionality within an S7/M7-300 system (including monitor, keyboard and
System mass memory). Integration into the system is performed by the M7 system
software.
A memory card can be inserted through the front plate for loading system
and user software. The memory card is addressed in the same way as a
diskette drive.
You can use an FM 356 to provide flexibility in meeting specific
requirements, such as application technology tasks (controlling, positioning,
counting, ...), communications, data storage, etc. This considerably reduces
the load on the S7/M7-300 CPU.

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Configuration of An FM 356 with or without expansion modules can be fitted in addition to

an S7-300 with the S7-300 components. Figures 1-1 and 1-2 illustrate sample configurations:
FM 356
S FM 356 without expansion modules as application function module in the
S7-300 system.
S FM 356 with EXM 378-2 expansion module and integrated IF 962-VGA
interface module and MSM 378 mass memory module as automation 1
computer in the S7-300 system.
Power Supply (PS)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Interface Modules (SM)
Application Function Module (FM 356)
RS232 Connection (PG/PC – FM)
PG / PC (only required for commissioning
and program development)

Figure 1-1 FM 356 as Application Function Module in S7-300 System
Power Supply (PS)

Central Processing Unit (CPU )
Interface Modules (SM)
Application Function Module
(FM 356)
Expansion Module
(EXM 378-2 with IF 962-VGA)
Bulk Storage Module
(MSM 378)

VGA Monitor
Keyboard
Figure 1-2 FM 356 as Automation Computer in S7-300 System

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M7-300 An M7-300 can be equipped or expanded in various ways. The following

Components tables provide an overview of the components in the M7-300 family.
Table 1-1 Components in the M7-300 Automation Computer Family.
1 Components
Application function modules
Function
... are AT-compatible basic
Illustration
FM 356-4 modules.
Expansion modules ... provide space for 2 or 3

EXM 378-2 interface modules for
EXM 378-3 connecting to, for example,
process I/O, VGA monitor,
PG/PC keyboard, printer etc.
Bulk storage module ... provides storage for programs

MSM 378 and data on a hard disk and3.5I
diskette.
Interface modules ... make the connection from the

Process modules (IF 961) process or I/Os to the FM 356.
System modules (IF 962)
Point-to-point modules (IF 963)
Bus modules (IF 964)

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1.2 Applications
Tasks for an An FM 356 is used in an S7/M7-300 programmable logic controller in

FM 356 conjunction with an S7/M7-300 CPU. The following are a few typical tasks
or functions for an FM 356: 1
S Process data acquisition
S Mass memory functions
S Free programming
S Data exchange with the S7/M7 CPU
S Data exchange with PG (operation, monitoring)
S Control of local peripherals
S Event-driven program processing
S Communications
S Controlling, positioning, counting
Areas of The FM 356 can be used in any application where special technical
Application of an requirements, high-speed control or special tasks such as communications,
FM 356 data storage etc. are to be implemented.
S Plastics technology
S Process systems
S Textile industry
S Machine tools
S Packaging systems

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Product Overview
Task Sharing With An FM 356 provides additional computing power in conjunction with your
Local Bus S7-300 CPU to perform your automation task.
Segment
Direct communication with the S7/M7-300 CPU via the S7-300 bus provides
efficient means of data exchange between an S7/M7-300 CPU and the
FM 356.
1 The (optional) creation of a local bus segment on the S7-300 bus enables an
FM 356 to perform autonomous sub-tasks via S7-300 signal modules.
For example, it can process control algorithms that output new setpoints to
the I/Os without interfering with the control tasks being performed by the
CPU.
User-Defined The functionality of an FM 356 is defined by the user. This is achieved

Functionality through the programming capability of the module. Powerful M-7 system
software is available for the implementation of the user’s application.

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1.3 Module Overview
Application The following application function modules from the M7-300 family of
Function Module automation computers are available for use with the S7-300:
Type Overview 1
Table 1-2 Overview of M7-300 Application Function Modules
Description Remarks
80486DX2-50, 4 Mbyte RAM,
Slot for memory card,
1 serial interface
FM 356-4 application
pp Facility to connect expansion modules
function modules 80486DX2-50, 8 Mbyte RAM,
Slot for memory card,
1 serial interface
Facility to connect expansion modules
Memory Card The following memory cards are available for the M7-300 application
Overview function modules:
Table 1-3 Overview of Memory Cards for M7-300 Application Function Modules
Description Remarks
Flash EPROM, 1 Mbyte
Flash EPROM, 4 Mbyte Memory cards (5 V) with various storage capacities
Expansion The following expansion modules are available for the M7-300 application
Modules function modules:
Table 1-4 Expansion Modules for M7-300 Application Function Modules
Description Remarks
EXM 378-2 expansion For 2 interface modules
module
EXM 378-3 expansion For 3 interface modules
module
MSM 378 bulk storage 3.5I, 1.44 Mbyte diskette drive,
module ≥ 520 Mbyte hard disk drive

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M7-300 Interface The following interface modules are available for installation in the
Modules EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules:
Table 1-5 Overview of M7-300 Interface Modules
1 Description
IF 961-AIO Analog input/output
Remarks
IF 961-CT1 Meter connection

IF 961-DIO Digital input/output
IF 962-COM 2 serial interfaces
IF 962-LPT Printer interface
IF 962-VGA Connection for VGA monitor and keyboard
IF 964-DP SINEC L2-DP interface (Profibus)

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Designing the Mechanical Configuration 2
2.1 Horizontal and Vertical Layout of S7/M7-300 2-2
2.2 Installation Dimensions of M7-300 Components 2-2
2.3 Current Consumption and Power Loss of M7-300 2-3
Components
2.4 Layout of M7-300 Components in an S7-300 2-5
Configuration

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Designing the Mechanical Configuration
2.1 Horizontal and Vertical Configuration of an S7/M7-300
Horizontal and An FM 356 and its expansion modules can be operated in both horizontal and
Vertical vertical configurations of an S7-300 system.
Configuration
Permissible The FM 356 application function modules and the EXM 378-2 and
2 Ambient
Temperature
EXM 378-3 expansion modules have the same temperature range as the
S7-300.
Those modules that have a different temperature range to the S7-300 for
horizontal and vertical configurations are listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Differences in Permissible Ambient Temperature for Horizontal and

Vertical Configurations
Components Configuration Permissible Ambient

Temperature
Horizontal 0 C to 40 C
(32 _F to 104 _F)
MSM 378 bulk storage module
Vertical 0 C to 40 C
(32 _F to 104 _F)
2.2 Installation Dimensions of M7-300 Components
Introduction This section contains details of the installation dimensions of M7-300

components. You need this data when designing the mechanical
configuration of an S7/M7-300 system.
Table 2-2 Installation Dimensions of M7-300 Components
Component Module Module Module Maximum

Installation Width Height Mounting
Dimensions Depth
130 mm
or
FM 356-4 application function module 80 mm 125 mm 180 mm with
front flap
open
117 mm
EXM 378-2 expansion module
80 mm 125 mm plus height of
EXM 378-3 expansion module
plug on cable
MSM 378 bulk storage module 80 mm 125 mm 166 mm

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2.3 Current Consumption and Power Loss of M7-300 Components
Introduction M7-300 components take the current required for their operation from an
external load supply and from the the S7-300 backplane bus.
You will need the current consumption details of the M7-300 components
from the external load supply and the backplane bus when, for instance,
planning how to install an S7/M7-300 into a cubicle.
Detailed information about the calculation of the current consumption and
2
the design of an S7-300 or M7-300 can be found in Manuals /1/ and /4/.
Current Table 2-3 gives the current consumptions and power losses of the M7-300
Consumption and components.
Power Loss
Table 2-3 Current Consumptions and Power Loss of M7-300 Components (24 V DC Supply)
Module Current Con- Current Con- Power Loss

sumption from sumption from (Rated Opera-
Backplane Bus 24 V Load Sup- tion)
(Max.) ply
FM 356-4 application function module 80 mA 400 mA 9.6 W
EXM 378-2 expansion module – 95 mA 1)
EXM 378-3 expansion module – 15 mA 0.22 W
MSM 378 bulk storage module – 400 mA 9.6 W
IF 961-AIO interface module – 30 mA 2.5 W
IF 961-CT1 interface module – 53 mA 2) 1.5 W
IF 961-DIO interface module – 30 mA 2) 2.4 W
IF 962-COM interface module – 40 mA 0.5 W
IF 962-LPT interface module – 40 mA 0.5 W
IF 962-VGA interface module – 210 mA 2.5 W
IF 964-DP interface module – 160 mA 2W
1) The EXM378-2 expansion module has an internal power supply to power the interface modules and an
EXM378-3. The power loss is therefore calculated as follows:
PEXM378-2 = 2.28 W + 0.6 x (PEXM378-3 + Pinterface module)
2) The load-dependent current consumption due to the digital outputs must be added to the above value.

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Example An S7-300 configuration consists of the following modules:

S 1 PS 307; 5 A power supply module
S 1 CPU 314
S 2 SM 321 digital input modules; DI 1624 V DC
S 1 FM 356-4 application function module
S 1 EXM 378-2 expansion module with
2 – 1 IF 962-VGA interface module
– 1 IF 962-LPT interface module
S 1 MSM 378 bulk storage module
S 1 SM 322 digital output module; DO 1624 V DC
S 1 SM 331 analog input module; AI 812 Bit
S 1 SM 332 analog output module; AO 412 Bit
Calculating the Table 2-4 shows the total current consumption and power loss figures for the
Current above S7-300 configuration.
Consumption and
Power Loss Totals
Table 2-4 Example of Calculation of Power Consumption and Power Loss Totals
Current Consumption Current Consumption

Module from S7-300 Back- from 24 V Load Sup- Power Loss
plane Bus ply
PS 307; 5 A power supply – – 18 W
CPU 314 – 1A 8W
2 SM 321 digital input modules; DI
(2 25 mA) = 50 mA (2 1 mA) = 2 mA (2 3.5 W) = 7 W
1624 V DC
FM 356-4 application function
50 mA 400 mA 9.6 W
module
2.28 W +
EXM 378-2 expansion module – 95 mA 0.6 x (2.5 W + 0.5 W)
= 4.1 W
IF 962-VGA interface module – 210 mA 2.5 W
IF 962-LPT interface module – 40 mA 0.5 W
MSM 378 bulk storage module – 400 mA 9.6 W
1 SM 322 digital output module; DO
70 mA 100 mA 4.9 W
1624 V DC
1 SM 331 analog input module; AI
60 mA 200 mA 1.3 W
812 Bit
1 SM 332 analog output module; AO
60 mA 240 mA 3W
412 Bit
Totals: 290 mA 2.687 A 68.5 W

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2.4 Layout of M7-300 Components in an S7-300 Configuration
Introduction The following sections describe the rules governing the layout of M7-300
components in an S7-300 rack configuration.
Module Layout The following rules apply to the layout of modules on a rack (DIN rail):
S A maximum of 8 signal modules (including FM 356, EXM 378 and 2
MSM 378) can be plugged in to the right of the CPU.
S The number of plug-in signal modules (including FM 356, EXM 378 and
MSM 378) is limited by their current consumption from the S7-300 bus
(see Table 2-3 for the modules specific to M7-300).
The total current consumption from the S7-300 bus of all modules
(including FM 356, EXM 378 and MSM 378) that are mounted on the
DIN rail must not exceed 1.2 A per tier/rack.
FM 356 Operating An FM 356 can be configured and operated in the following basic modes:
Modes
S FM 356 on continuous S7-300 bus
S FM 356 with local bus segment
You should design the configurations according to the requirements and the
distribution of computing power.
Both configurations can be operated individually or mixed in a rack. The
different configuration options resulting from this are explained in more
detail in the following examples.
An FM 356 can be operated in its various modes both in a single tier and a
multi-tier S7-300 system (rack 0 to rack 3).

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FM 356 in Figure 2-1 shows the configuration of an FM 356 in a continuous S7-300 bus.
Continuous The FM 356 can be fitted in any position following the CPU. You can
S7-300 Bus operate several FM 356 units on a continuous S7-300 bus.
The modules to the right of the FM 356 are logically allocated to the CPU
and are not addressed by the FM 356.
2 CPU FM 356
Figure 2-1 Layout of the S7-300 Modules for an FM 356 Configuration on a

Continuous S7-300 Bus
FM 356 with Local Figure 2-2 shows the FM 356 configuration with a local bus segment. Here,
Bus Segment the FM 356 controls the (sub-)process independently via (for example) 4
signal modules. In this case, the S7-300 bus is split at the FM 356, so that a
local bus segment exists from this point. The logical division of the bus is
made by assigning the appropriate parameters to the S7–300 system. The
local bus segment ends at the end of the rack.
This configuration relieves the load on the CPU, since the FM 356 processes
a task, such as an axis controller, independently.
Note
One local bus segment can be configured in each rack. The position of the
FM 356 results from the required number of “local” signal modules.
FM 356 with Local Bus Segment

CPU
(e.g. 4 Signal Modules)
Figure 2-2 Layout of S7-300 Modules in an FM 356 Configuration with Local Bus
Segment.

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FM 356 in Figure 2-3 shows a mixed configuration with an FM 356 on the continuous
Continuous S7-300 bus and an FM 356 with a local bus segment. The FM 356 in the local bus
Bus and with segment controls the (sub-)process independently via (for example) 2 signal
Local Bus modules. The continuous backplane bus is split at the second FM 356, so that
Segment a local bus segment exists from this point. The logical division of the bus is
made by assigning the appropriate parameters in the FM 356.
The same configuration rules apply as for the previous two configurations, as
they are both combined in this example.
2
FM 356 on Continu-
CPU ous S7-300 Bus FM 356 with Local Bus Segment
(e.g. 2 Signal Modules)
Figure 2-3 Layout of S7 Modules in a Configuration with FM 356 on the Continuous

S7-300 Bus and with a Local Bus Segment

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FM 356 with The examples shown in the preceding pages can also have EXM 378-2,
Expansion EXM 378-3 and MSM 378 expansion modules.
Modules
Figure 2-4 shows an FM 356 configuration with EXM 378-2 and MSM 378
expansion modules.
Note
Even if the EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 and MSM 378 expansion modules are
2 not addressed via the S7-300 bus, each occupies a slot and count towards the
limit of 8 signal modules per rack (including FM 356, EXM 378 and
MSM 378).
EXM 378-2
CPU FM 356 MSM 378
Figure 2-4 FM 356 with Expansion Modules
The unit comprising FM 356 and expansion modules can be fitted and
operated in both the continuous bus and the local bus segment.

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Addressing the M7-300 Modules 3
3.1 Slot-Dependent Address Allocation for M7-300 3-2
Components
3.2 Addressing Interface Modules 3-3
3.3 Local Address Area of an Application Module 3-4

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Addressing the M7-300 Modules
3.1 Slot-Dependent Address Allocation for M7-300 Components
Introduction The address allocation of M7-300 components is slot-dependent and is

performed as described in Manuals /1/ and /4/ . This section tells you which
M7-300 components occupy a slot.
Slots for M7-300 Modules in the M7-300 range and their valid expansion modules can be
Components plugged into each tier in slots 4 to 11. For every FM 356 and every expansion
module, the module start address depends on the slot and the tier.
3 The following M7-300 modules each occupy one slot within the meaning of
Manual /1/.
S FM 356 application function module
S EXM 378-2 expansion module
S EXM 378-3 expansion module
S MSM 378 bulk storage module
Assigning the The assignment of the addresses to the slots is performed as described in
Addresses to the Manuals /1/ and /4/.
Slots

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3.2 Addressing Interface Modules
Addressing The module start addresses for IF96x-... interface modules that are operated
Interface Modules as a group of modules with an application function module are known locally
by the associated application function module.
Direct local access from the CPU to interface modules that are assigned to an
application function module is not possible.
It is, however, possible to access the interface modules indirectly via a (user)
program on the FM 356.
3
Calculating the Table 3-1 shows the formulae for calculating module start addresses.
Module Start
The expansion modules of FM 356 application function modules have no
Address
module start addresses, although the IF961-..., IF962-... etc. interface
modules plugged into them do. The module receptacles (slots) of the
interface modules in the expansion module are counted from left to right (in
the case of two expansion modules from 1 to a maximum of 5).
The module start addresses of analog and digital modules are calculated
using different formulae.
Table 3-1 Formulae for Calculating Module Start Addresses
Module Calculation Formula

Application function Start address =
modules Rack * 128 + (slot – 4) * 16 + 256
Expansion modules have no module start address
Bulk storage mod- have no module start address
ules
Digital interface Start address =
modules 128 + (module receptacle no. – 1) * 4
Analog interface Start address =
modules 2048 + (module receptacle no. – 1) * 16
Example Table 3-2 in section 3.3 shows, among other things, the calculated module
start addresses for an interface module in the example in Figure 3-1.

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3.3 Local Address Area of an Application Module
Addressing the The module start address of an application function module from the point of
User Data Interface view of CPU is determined as described in Manuals /1/ and /4/. This provides
an address area of 16 input bytes and 16 output bytes.
These input and output bytes are available to the application module under
the default module start address “240” assigned to it.
3 Addressing Signal
Modules in the
An application function module can be operated in an S7/M7-300 system
with a local bus segment. In this mode, a parameter assignment splits the
Local Bus S7-300 backplane bus logically at the application function module. There is
Segment no difference in this mode to the slot-dependent addressing described in
section 3.1.
Example of Table 3-2 shows the calculated module start addresses of the local bus seg-
Addressing with ment of an S7/M7-300 configuration for the example in Figure 3-1.
Local Bus
Segment
Slot Number 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Local Bus Segment
Figure 3-1 Example of an S7-300 Configuration with Local Bus Segment
Table 3-2 Assignment of Slot and Module Start Address from the point of view of
the Application Function Module
Slot Number Module Module Start Address

Digital Analog
7 Application function module 240
8 Expansion module –
8 Module receptacle No. 1 128 2048
Module receptacle No.2 not used
9 Bulk storage module –
10 Signal module 8 288
11 Signal module 12 304

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Installation and Startup 4
4.1 Startup Guidelines 4-2
4.2 Installation Check List and Switch-on Test 4-3
4.3 Module Accessories 4-4
4.4 Fitting Expansion Modules to an FM 356 4-5
4.5 Inserting the Interface Modules 4-9
4.6 Fitting the M7-300 Modules to the DIN Rail 4-11
4.7 Connecting the Modules to the Power Supply 4-14
4.8 Wiring the Interface Module Front Connector 4-16
4.9 Fitting the Buffer Battery 4-17
4.10 Inserting/Removing the Memory Card 4-18
4.11 Connecting the Operator Equipment and Peripherals 4-19
4.12 Connecting a Programming Unit or PC 4-21
4.13 Startup 4-24

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4.1 Startup Guidelines
Introduction This section provides you with some brief information about the necessary
steps to start up an FM 356.
Startup Steps The startup activities can be divided into several steps, which should be
carried out in the order shown:
1. Installing and switching on the hardware,
2. Load operating system, adapt BIOS setup if necessary,
3. Load user software into the FM 356 from PG/PC, test and commission.
4 Adapt S7/M7 software to the FM 356 functions.
The activities you must carry out in step 1 of the startup process are shown
below in the correct order in the form of a checklist. The checklist contains
notes on where you can find detailed information on each point.
Refer to Manuals /2/ /3/ for information on activities in steps 2 and 3 of the
startup process.

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4.2 Installation Checklist and Switch-on Test
Installation Check- This section explains the procedure for installing and starting up the M7-300
list and Switch-On components step by step. Please proceed as described below:
Test
1. Check that the power supply to the DIN rail is correctly dimensioned.
(Chapter 2 and /1/)
2. If appropriate, assemble the FM 356 with its expansion modules and bus
connector into a complete unit before fitting to the DIN rail.
(Section 4.4)
3. Plug the interface modules into the EXM 378 expansion modules.
(Section 4.5) 4
4. Switch off the power supply (PS).
5. Fit the pre-assembled module or module assembly onto the DIN rail and
secure with the screws.
(Section 4.6)
6. Connect the FM 356 and expansion modules to the power supply.
(Section 4.7)
7. Fit and wire the necessary S7-300 I/O modules.
(/1/)
8. Fit the buffer battery if this is required.
(Section 4.9)
9. Insert the key in the operating mode switch.
(Section 4.6, page 4-13)
10. Connect a PG or a PC if necessary to install the system software.
(Section 4.12)
11. Connect the necessary operator equipment and peripherals.
(Section 4.11)
12. Switch on the peripherals.
13. Switch the power supply (PS) on again.
14. Check that the status and fault displays respond correctly.
(Section 4.13)

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4.3 Module Accessories
Introduction This section provides you with information about the accessories that are
supplied with the M7-300 components or that can be ordered.
Module The module packaging contains the accessories you need to mount the
Accessories module on the DIN rail. You may have to order some additional special
accessories according to requirements. The accessories are listed and
explained in the table below.
Module Accessories Supplied Accessories to be Explanation

4 Ordered
2 keys – The key is used in the operating
mode switch of the FM 356.
FM 356-4 – 1 buffer battery To buffer the clock and the SRAM
application
function modules – Memory card For storing the user program on
FEPROM when the FM 356 is in the
power off condition
1 bus connector – For the electrical connection between
the modules
1 module cover Cover for unused module receptacles
in the EXM 378-2
2 module covers Covers for unused module
EXM 378-2 receptacles in the EXM 378-3
EXM 378-3 12 module covers Covers for unused module
expansion modules including screws receptacles in the EXM 378-2 and
EXM 378-3
1 bus connector For the electrical connection between
the modules
MSM 378 1 bus connector For the electrical connection between
bulk storage the modules
module

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4.4 Fitting Expansion Modules to an FM 356
Introduction Before you fix your FM 356 to the S7/M7-300 system DIN rail, you must
pre-assemble the application function module and all the necessary
expansion modules.
This section gives you the information you need to pre-assemble an FM 356
application function module and its expansion modules, such as EXM 378-2
and EXM 378-3 expansion modules and the MSM 378 bulk storage module.
The individual steps for fitting the expansion modules are described in the
following sections.
Removing the On the right hand side of the FM 356 application function module is an 4
Connector and 88-pole socket for connecting expansion units to the ISA bus. This socket is
Socket Cover protected by a removable foil (Figure 4-1).
The EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules also have an expansion
socket on the right hand side with a corresponding plug on the left hand side.
The expansion socket is protected by a removable foil.
The MSM 378 bulk storage module is always the last expansion unit. It just
has an expansion plug on the left hand side.
Remove the shipping protection from the expansion plugs and remove the
foil from the expansion sockets of those modules to which further expansion
units are to be connected.
FM 356 EXM 378-2
Cover for Expansion

Plug
Protective Foil for

Expansion Socket
Figure 4-1 Positions of Expansion Sockets and Plugs with Associated Protective Material

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Plugging the Place the modules together on a flat surface in the order in which you wish to
Modules Together assemble them (see Figure 4-2). Push the first two modules carefully together
so that the plug on the expansion module with all its pins fits exactly into the
socket on the FM module.
Then plug the other modules one after another into the already assembled
units. All the expansion units are then connected to the AT bus of the
application function module.
FM 356
EXM 378–2
EXM 378–3
4 MSM 378
1.
2.
3.
Flat Surface
Figure 4-2 Positioning the Modules and Plugging Them Together
Warning
! The pins in the expansion unit plugs can become damaged.
The plug pins will be damaged if the modules are plugged together at an
angle.
Keep the modules aligned when plugging them together.

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Fitting the Bus A bus connector is provided with every application function module and
Connector expansion module. The bus connector of the application module is required
for the module to the left of the FM 356 on the DIN rail /1/ and /4/.
Start fitting the bus connectors with the FM 356 application function module.
S Connect each module to the next using a bus connector. This loops the
S7-300 bus through to all the modules.
S The last of the modules that are plugged together is connected to the bus
connector of the next module on the DIN rail.
Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show you where to plug in the bus connector on a
module or a module assembly.
Figure 4-3 Plugging a Bus Connector onto an FM 356

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FM 356
EXM 378–2 EXM 378–3
MSM 378
Figure 4-4 Plugging a Bus Connector onto a Module Assembly

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4.5 Inserting the Interface Modules
Inserting the Depending on its type, an expansion module will have 2 or 3 module
Interface Modules receptacles (slots) for interface modules.
To insert an interface module into a module receptacle in an expansion
module, proceed as follows:
1. Observe the ESD guidelines when handling the interface module (see
appendix).
2. Hold the interface module by the long side of the front plate.
3. Insert the end of the interface module PCB into the upper and lower guide
rails of the module receptacle.
4. Slide the interface module slowly into the slot until its front plate lies
4
against the module receptacle frame.
5. Fix the front plate to the left hand frame of the module receptacle with
the two M2x10 screws provided.
Warning
! The modules can become damaged.
If the interface module is inserted or removed with the power on, the FM
356, the expansion module or the interface module may be damaged.
Never insert or remove the interface module with the power on. Always
switch off the power supply (PS) before inserting or removing interface
modules.
Warning
! The interface modules and the connected equipment can become damaged.
The interface modules and the equipment connected to them may be
destroyed if the modules are connected to the wrong front plugs.
Make sure the modules are connected to the correct front plugs.

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Module Receptacle
Frame with Fixing Hole Guide
Rails
Figure 4-5 Inserting the Interface Module into an Expansion Module
Covering the As supplied, only the extreme left receptacle of the expansion module is
Empty Slots open. All other compartments are covered by cover plates. The cover plates
are fixed to the frame of the receptacle by screws.
Slacken the screws and remove the cover plate if you wish to fit more than
one interface module in an expansion module.

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4.6 Fitting the M7-300 Modules to the DIN Rail
Fitting Sequence To fit a module to the DIN rail, proceed as follows:

1. Plug the bus connector onto the module.
2. Attach the module or module assembly to the upper edge of the DIN rail
and swing downwards.
3. Screw the module or module assembly into place.
4. Fit the next module (for example, a signal module) as described in steps 1
to 3.
5. Plug the key switch into the FM 356 once all modules have been fitted.
The individual steps in fitting the module are described below. 4
Plugging In the A bus connector is supplied with every module.
Bus Connectors
The bus connector supplied as an accessory is needed for the module
installed before the FM 356 (or FM 356 module assembly).
Remove the bus connector from the module that follows the FM 356 or the
module assembly and plug it into the FM 356 or the last module in the
assembly.
Figures 4-3 and 4-4 on Pages 4-7 and 4-8 show you where to plug the bus
connector into the module or module assembly.

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Fitting the Figures 4-6 and 4-7 below show you how to fit the module or module
Modules to the DIN assembly onto the DIN rail.
Rail
4
2
Figure 4-6 Fitting the FM 356 onto the DIN Rail and Swinging into Place
Figure 4-7 Fitting a Module Assembly Comprising FM Module and Expansion Modules onto the DIN Rail and
Swinging into Place

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Tightening the Tighten the module fixing screws to a torque of 80 to 110 Ncm.
Module Fixing
Figure 4-8 shows how the module fixing screws are tightened.
Screws
4
80 to 110 Ncm
Figure 4-8 Tightening the Module Fixing Screws
Inserting the Key After fitting the FM 356 application function module to the DIN rail, you can
in the Operating insert the key into the operating mode switch (see Figure 4-9).
Mode Switch
The key can be inserted in the STOP and RUN positions.
STOP
Figure 4-9 Inserting the Key in the Operating Mode Switch on the FM 356

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4.7 Connecting the Modules to the Power Supply
Cables Use flexible cables with a cross-section of 0.25 to 0.75 mm2 for connecting
the power supply.
If you only have one cable per connection, wire ferrules are not necessary.
Warning
! The modules can become damaged.
If the modules are connected when the power is on, they may be damaged.
Only connect the modules to the power supply when the power is switched
4 off.
Wiring To connect the power supply module to an FM 356, EXM 378 or MSM 378
proceed as follows:
1. Open the front doors of the power supply unit and the FM 356.
2. Connect the supply cables from the power supply to M and L+ on the
FM 356, EXM 378-2 and MSM 378.
3. Close the front doors.
Note
To prevent ground loops, do not connect the cable screens to the connections
on the FM 356, EXM 378-2 and MSM 378.
Tightening Torque Tighten the connection screws to a torque of 60 to 80 Ncm.

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Supply The following illustrations show the position and significance of the supply
Connections connections on the FM 356, EXM 378-2 and MSM 378.
M
L+ DC
M 24 V
Figure 4-10 Supply Connections on the Application Function Modules and the
Expansion Modules
4
Connection The following illustration shows the connection diagram for an FM 356 with
Diagram expansion modules.
Power Supply FM 356 EXM 378-2 MSM 378
L+ M M M
M– L+ L+ L+
M M M
24 V DC
0V
Figure 4-11 Connecting the Modules to the Power Supply
Note
Only safely isolated extra-low voltage power supplies may be used.

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4.8 Wiring the Interface Module Front Connectors
The interface modules are equipped with Sub-D sockets or plugs. To connect
equipment to the interface modules, cables must be configured with
appropriate mating plugs or sockets.
The pin-outs of the Sub-D sockets or plugs can be found in the chapter
entitled “Interface Modules”.

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4.9 Fitting the Buffer Battery
Necessity for An FM 356 normally requires no buffer battery.

Buffer Battery
The fitting of a buffer battery may be necessary:
S To buffer the clock and
S To buffer an SRAM.
Note
You only need to fit a buffer battery if the clock settings have to be buffered
as in an AT-compatible PC or if an SRAM has to be buffered.
4
Fitting the Buffer To fit a buffer battery to an FM 356, proceed as follows:
Battery
1. Open the front door of the FM 356.
2. Push the battery plug into the appropriate socket in the battery
compartment of the FM 356. The notch on the battery plug must point to
the left.
3. Place the buffer battery in the FM 356 battery compartment.
4. Close the front door of the FM 356.
How It’s Done Figure 4-12 shows how to fit a buffer battery in an FM 356.
Figure 4-12 Fitting a Buffer Battery in an FM 356

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4.10 Inserting/Removing the Memory Card
Purpose of the By using a memory card you can

Memory Card
S Save the operating system, user program and data (in a similar manner as
when using a diskette),
S Port the programs and data stored on the memory card to another system,
S Retain programs and data, as with the Onboard Silicon Disk, even with
POWER OFF (FM 356-4 has no Onboard Silicon Disk).
Inserting/ Only insert or remove a memory card when it is not being accessed, that is
4 Removing the
Memory Card
the operating indicator “SD” on the FM 356 must be OFF.
Caution
! Data may be lost when the memory card is inserted or removed.
If write access to the memory card occurs when the memory card is being
inserted or removed, data consistency cannot be guaranteed.
If you are not certain whether write access to the memory card is still
possible, then remove it only when the power is off.
The switching off of modules during access to the memory card should be
avoided as far as possible.
Figure 4-13 shows how to insert a memory card into an FM 356.
Figure 4-13 Inserting a Memory Card into an FM 356

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4.11 Connecting the Operator Equipment and Peripherals
Introduction Which operator equipment and peripherals can be connected to your FM 356
depends on how your FM 356 is configured.
For commissioning purposes, you need either a PG or a PC (see Section 4.12)
or the FM 356 configuration with monitor, keyboard and bulk storage
module.
You will find comprehensive information about all the connection options of
an FM 356 in the appropriate sections of the technical data.
For reasons of immunity of the complete system against interference, we
recommend the peripherals are connected using the standard plug cables
available from Siemens.
4
Note
If the monitor cable and connecting cables between an FM 356 and
keyboard, printer etc. are laid parallel to power cables, this can lead to
interference in the monitor display and faults in the S7-300 system.
Monitor cables and connecting cables between an FM 356 and keyboard,
printer etc. must not be laid parallel to power cables!
If necessary, provide a separate cable channel with a minimum spacing of
50 cm (19.7 inches) from power cables.
Connecting a Connect the keyboard to the 6-pin mini-DIN round socket on the
Keyboard IF 962-VGA interface module.
Connecting a Connect the mouse either to the COM1 interface or to the IF 962-COM
Mouse interface module.
Connecting a To drive a local VGA monitor, connect it to the 15-pin high density sub-D
Local VGA Monitor socket on the IF 962-VGA interface module.

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Notes on Please observe the following points when installing monitors:

Installation of
S When installing a number of monitors, ensure that there is a gap of at
Monitors
least 15 cm (6 inches) between two monitors operating in asynchronous
mode, otherwise picture interference may occur.
Exception: monitors with mu-metal screening.
S Ensure that there is sufficient space between the monitor and external
magnetic sources.
S Do not place the monitors in steel racking or on steel tables. The
magnetization of the surrounding steel sheet may lead to incorrect colors
or picture displacement.
S Do not install monitors near transformers, radio communication
equipment, loudspeaker magnets and power cables.
4 S The influence of external magnetic fields can be reduced by using a
mu-metal screen.
Special Rules for Please observe the following points when installing monitors in offices:
the Use of
S Office monitors with internally metallized plastic housings must not be
Monitors in Offices
used in environments with EMC requirements, as the internal metal
surface cannot be retrospectively connected to the external ground bar.
The isolation between the electronic ground and the housing of monitors,
which is essential in environments with EMC requirements, is not
possible with most office monitors.
S This type of monitor can only be used with standard VGA cables up to a
length of 2.5 m (8 ft. 2in.).
Connecting a Printers can be connected to a serial or parallel interface.

Printer
S Connect a printer with a parallel interface to the IF 962-LPT interface
module using the appropriate connector cable (see ordering information).
S Connect a printer with a serial interface to a COM interface using the
appropriate connector cable (see ordering information).
We recommend the use of Siemens printers.
Note
Only connecting cables with a screen grounded at both ends may be used to
connect an M7-300 component to a printer.

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Maximum Cable The following table shows the maximum lengths of connecting cable for the
Lengths individual units. The requirement in this respect is an interference-free
hardware configuration.
Table 4-1 Maximum Lengths of Cable for Operator Equipment and Peripherals
Unit Maximum Length

Keyboard 2.5 m (8 ft. 2 in.)
Monitor (connected using VGA cable) 2.5 m (8 ft. 2 in.)
Parallel interface 3 m (9 ft. 10 in.)
for example: printer
RS232 interface 10 m (32 ft. 9 in.)
for example: terminal, printer
4
4.12 Connecting a Programming Device or PC
Introduction If you operate your FM 356 without monitor, keyboard and bulk storage, you
need a PG or a PC to install the software. You can find out how to install this
software from the appropriate Manuals, for example “M7-SYS”.
Connecting an Connect the 9-pin Sub-D connector of the COM1 port on your FM 356 to the
FM 356 to the PG connector of a free COM port on your PG/PC. The following methods of
or to a PC connection may be used:
S Connection using control lines
S Connection without control lines
Connection using If the interface control lines are used for data traffic via the COM port, you
Control Lines will need a “null modem” connector cable. This depends on the programs
that control data traffic on the FM and the PG/PC.
This can be necessary, for instance, if you redirect the terminal device in the
“autoexec.bat” file of your FM 356 (for example, function testing during
commissioning):
:
CTTY COM1
:
If the free COM port on your PG/PC has a 9-pin Sub-D connector, you can
configure the “null modem” connector cable as shown in the following
Table 4-2 (see Ordering Information in Chapter 9).

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This cable can also be ordered ready made (see V.24 cable in Chapter 9,
Ordering Information).
Table 4-2 “Null-modem” Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC using a 9-Pin Sub-D Connector
Signal Pin Connection Pin Signal

E1 / GND U Connected to U E1 / GND
M5 / DCD 1 _ 1
D2 / RxD 2 Connected to 3 D1 / TxD
D1 / TxD 3 Connected to 2 D2 / RxD
S1 / DTR 4 Connected to 6 M1 / DSR
4 E2 / GND 5 Connected to 5 E2 / GND
M1 / DSR 6 Connected to 4 S1 / DTR
S2 / RTS 7 Connected to 8 M2 / CTS
M2 / CTS 8 Connected to 7 S2 / RTS
M3 / RI 9 _ 9 M3 / RI
9-pin Sub-D socket Pin “U” = housing (screen) 9-pin Sub-D socket
(COM1 / FM 356) Length: maximum 10 m (32i 9I) (COMx on PG/PC)
configure the “null modem” connector cable as shown in the following Table
4-3.
Table 4-3 “Null-modem”Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM

Port of a PG/PC using a 25-Pin Sub-D Connector

E1 / GND U Connected to U E1 / GND
M5 / DCD 1 _
D2 / RxD 2 Connected to 2 D1 / TxD
D1 / TxD 3 Connected to 3 D2 / RxD
S1 / DTR 4 Connected to 6 M1 / DSR
E2 / GND 5 Connected to 7 E2 / GND
M1 / DSR 6 Connected to 20 S1 / DTR
S2 / RTS 7 Connected to 5 M5 / CTS
M2 / CTS 8 Connected to 4 S2 / RTS
M3 / RI 9 _ 22 M3 / RI
9-pin Sub-D socket Pin “U” = housing (screen) 25-pin Sub-D plug

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Connection If the data traffic via the COM port is controlled exclusively via the data
Without Control lines (depends on the interface software), a connector cable as described
Lines below is sufficient to connect your FM 356 to a PG/PC.
configure the connector cable as shown in the following Table 4-4.
Table 4-4 Configuration of Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC with 9-Pin Sub-D Connector

E1 / GND U U E1 / GND
D2 / RxD 2 2 D2 / RxD
D1 / TxD 3 3 D1 / TxD
E2 / GND 5 5 E2 / GND
4
9-pin Sub-D socket Pin “U” = housing (screen) 9-pin Sub-D socket
configure the connector cable as shown in the following Table 4-5.
Table 4-5 Configuration of Connector Cable for Connecting FM 356 to the COM
Port of a PG/PC with 25-Pin Sub-D Connector

E1 / GND U U E1 / GND
D2 / RxD 2 2 D1 / TxD
D1 / TxD 3 3 D2 / RxD
E2 / GND 5 7 E2 / GND
9-pin Sub-D socket Pin “U” = housing (screen) 25-pin Sub-D plug

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4.13 Startup
First Switch-On of Operating mode switch is in the “STOP” position when switching on:
the FM 356-4
1. All status and fault indicators light up briefly.
2. The “STOP” indicator remains on.
3. The system is booted if the system software is installed.
4. The system remains in the “STOP” condition.
Operating mode switch is in the “RUN” position when switching on:
4 1. All status and fault indicators light up briefly.

2. The “STOP” indicator remains on.
3. The system is booted if the system software is installed.
4. The system switches the “RUN” indicator on.
If this does not happen with your module, contact you local Siemens Service
Center or the SIMATIC Hotline.
The preparation for operation is now completed within the scope of this
Manual.
You will find the further startup steps, for instance installation of the
operating system, in the “M7-SYS” Manual .

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Replacing the Buffer Battery and Modules 5
5.1 Rules for Replacing Modules 5-2
5.2 Replacing the Application Function Module or 5-3
Expansion Module in a Module Assembly
5.3 Replacing and Disposing of the Buffer Battery 5-8

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Replacing the Buffer Battery and Modules
5.1 Rules for Replacing Modules
Rules for The following table shows you what rules to observe when wiring and when
Installation and installing or removing S7/M7-300 modules.
Wiring
Rules for FM 356

Width of screwdriver blade 3.5 mm (5/32I)(cylindrical form)
Tightening torque:
Fixing modules to DIN rail 80 to 110 Ncm
Connecting cables 60 to 80 Ncm
POWER OFF when replacing the FM 356 Yes
Operating mode of S7-300 when replacing the STOP
FM 356
5 Load supply OFF when replacing the FM 356 Yes
Initial Situation The FM 356 to be changed, which may have expansion modules
(EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3, MSM 378), is installed and wired. A new FM 356
with the same configuration is to be fitted.
Note
No modules in an S7/M7-300 system may be replaced while data
transmission via the MPI interface of the S7/M7-300 CPU is in progress!
Pull out the plug on the MPI interface if you are not sure!

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5.2 Replacing an Application Module or an Expansion Module in a

Module Assembly
Removing To remove a module from a module assembly, proceed as follows:

Modules
1. Switch the CPU module and all application function modules in your
S7/M7-300 system to STOP using the key switch.
2. Switch off the load supply to the FM 356 and expansion modules.
3. Open the front doors of the FM 356.
4. Disconnect the interface connections from the FM 356 and the expansion
modules.
5. Remove the power supply cables from the FM 356 and the expansion
modules.
6. Unscrew the fixing screws of all the modules in the module assembly.
Figure 5-1 shows the position of the fixing screws on a module.
5
7. Swing the module assembly upwards and lift it off (Figure 5-2).
8. Place the module assembly on a flat surface (Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-1 Removing the Module Fixing Screws

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Figure 5-2 Swing the Module Assembly Containing the FM 356 and Expansion Modules Upwards and Lift Off
CPU/FM
EXM 378–2
EXM 378–3
MSM 378
Figure 5-3 Place the Module Assembly on a Flat Surface

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9. Remove the bus connectors between the module to be replaced and the
adjoining modules. Figure 5-4 shows the position of a bus connector on
the module.
10. Pull the adjoining modules carefully away from the module to be
replaced, so that the ISA bus connector is disconnected (Figure 5-5).
Warning
! The pins in the expansion unit plugs can become damaged.
The plug pins will be damaged if the modules are plugged together at an
angle.
Keep the modules aligned when plugging them together.
11. If you wish to replace an EXM 378 expansion module, remove the
interface modules as follows (see Figure 5-6):
– Observe the EMC guidelines when handling the interface module (see
5
Appendix).
– Remove the two slotted screws that affix the front plate of the
interface module to the left hand frame of the receptacle.
– Grasp the interface module by the long side of the front plate and pull
it carefully out of the guide rails in the module receptacle.
EXM 378–3
Figure 5-4 Position of a Bus Connector on the Module

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AT Bus Interface
FM
EXM 378–2
EXM 378–3 MSM 378
2.
5 Flat Surface
1.
Figure 5-5 Separating a Module Assembly to Enable an EXM 378-3 Interface Module to be Replaced
Frame of Module
Receptacle with Fixing
Hole Guide
Rails
Figure 5-6 Pulling an Interface Module out of an Expansion Module

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Installing and Install and wire the new modules in the reverse order. You will find further
Commissioning information in Sections 4.4 “Fitting Expansion Modules to an FM 356”, 4.6
Modules “Fitting the M7–300 Modules to the DIN Rail” and 4.7, “Connecting the
Modules to the Power Supply”.
Warning
! The interface modules and the connected equipment can become damaged.
The interface modules and the equipment connected to them may be
destroyed if the modules are connected to the wrong front plugs.
Make sure the modules are connected to the correct front plugs.
Behavior of If the operating mode switch is in the RUN position, the CPU module goes
S7/M7-300 after into RUN mode after replacing the modules if there is no fault. If the CPU
Replacing Modules module remains in the STOP state, the cause of the fault can be displayed 5
using the STEP 7 tool “S7-Info” (see STEP 7 User Manual).
Note
If data media such as memory card or hard disk are replaced when changing
modules, the operating system, user programs etc. will have to be
re-installed (see the appropriate sections in the Programming Manual).
When an FM 356 is replaced, it may be necessary to change the settings in
the BIOS setup to those of the FM 356 that has been replaced.

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5.3 Replacing and Disposing of the Buffer Battery
Only Replace With The buffer battery must always be replaced with POWER ON. This avoids
POWER ON loss of data while the battery is being changed.
Note
Only replace the battery with POWER ON, otherwise the time and the data
in the SRAM will be lost.
Replacing the To replace the buffer battery, proceed as follows:

Buffer Battery in
1. Open the front door of the FM 356.
the FM 356
5 2. Pull the buffer battery out of the battery compartment and the battery plug
out of the socket with the aid of a screwdriver.
3. Push the battery plug of the new buffer battery into the corresponding
socket in the battery compartment of the FM 356. The notch on the
battery plug must point to the left.
4. Place the new buffer battery in the FM 356 battery compartment.
5. Close the front door of the FM 356.
Figure 5-7 Replacing the Buffer Battery

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How Often to We recommend that the buffer battery should be changed after a year.
Change
Disposal Observe your national regulations/guidelines when disposing of buffer

batteries.
Storage of Buffer Store buffer batteries in a cool dry place.

Batteries
Buffer batteries can be stored for 5 years.
Warning
! Buffer batteries may catch fire or explode if damaged or exposed to heat and
there is a danger of severe burns.
Store buffer batteries in a cool dry place.
5
Rules for Handling To avoid danger when handling buffer batteries, the following rules must be
Buffer Batteries observed:
S Do not recharge,
S Do not heat,
S Do not burn,
S Do not drill through,
S Do not squash,
S Do not short-circuit.

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FM 356-4 Functions and Technical Data 6
6.1 Overview of Hardware Elements 6-2
6.2 Mode Selector 6-4
6.3 Status and Fault Indicators 6-6
6.4 Power Connections and Grounding Concept 6-8
6.5 Serial Interface 6-10
6.6 Expansion Socket 6-12
6.7 Time Monitoring (Watchdog) 6-12
6.8 Memory Cards 6-13
6.9 BIOS Setup 6-14
6.9.1 BIOS Power Up 6-15
6.9.2 BIOS Hotkeys 6-17
6.9.3 Setting Up Fields and Key Control 6-18
6.9.4 Calling up and Terminating the BIOS Setup 6-20
6.9.5 “IF Modules” Setup Page 6-22
6.9.6 “FM Configuration” Setup Page 6-25
6.9.7 “Date/Time” Setup Page 6-26
6.9.8 “Hard Disk” Setup Page 6-27
6.9.9 “Floppy/Card” Setup Page 6-28
6.9.10 “Boot Options” Setup Page 6-30
6.9.11 “System” Setup Page 6-31
6.9.12 “Timeout Function” Setup Page 6-32
6.9.13 “Password” Setup Page 6-33
6.9.14 “Help” Setup Page 6-34
6.10 Address and Interrupt Assignments 6-35
6.11 Technical Data 6-36

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FM 356-4 Functions and Technical Data
6.1 Overview of Hardware Elements
Introduction This section provides you with information about the individual elements of
the FM 356-4 application function module. You will need this information to
be able to respond to displays, to commission and to use an FM 356-4 and to
be able to handle other components (for example, memory cards, expansion
modules).
You will also find information on time monitoring, the BIOS setup and the
address and interrupt assignments.
There are two versions of the FM 356-4. A comparison of their features can
be found in Section 6.11 “Technical Data”.
General View The following illustration shows a general view of an FM 356-4 application
function module without its protective flap. Operator controls and
displays/indicators and other important operating elements are shown in their
respective positions.
6
Expansion
Socket
Status and
Fault Indicators
Mode Switch Module

Receptacle for
Memory Card
Battery
Compartment for
Buffer Battery
X1,
Power Supply Connections 9-pin Sub-D Plug –
Serial Interface
Figure 6-1 General View of FM 356-4 Application Function Module without

Protective Flap

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FM 356-4 The following table shows the function of the individual elements of an
Elements FM 356-4 application function module.
Table 6-1 Elements of the FM 356-4 Application Function Module
Element Function
Battery compartment/ The battery compartment is provided for a buffer
buffer battery battery. The buffer battery is only necessary if the
time or the data in the SRAM are to be buffered.
Mode switch The mode selector is in the form of a key switch.
More information can be found on Page 6-4.
Status and fault The status and fault indicators show the operating
indicators status of the FM 356-4. More information can be
found on Page 6-6.
Expansion socket Expansion units can be connected via the
expansion socket. More information can be found
on Page 6-12.
Module receptacle/ A full-size S7 memory card can be inserted in the
memory card module receptacle. During start-up, the system and
user software can be loaded into working memory
from this memory card. More information can be
found on Page 6-13. 6
Connector X1 The FM 356-4 application function module is
(9-pin Sub-D male equipped with a serial interface (COM1). More
connector) information about this can be found on Page 6-10.
Power supply The operating voltage for the FM 356-4 is fed via
connections the power supply connections. More information
can be found on Page 6-8.

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6.2 Mode Selector
Mode Selector The mode selector on the FM 356-4 application function module is in the
form of a key switch.
The following illustration shows the location and positions of the mode
selector.
RUN-P
RUN
STOP
MRES
6
Figure 6-2 Mode Selector on the FM 356-4
The settings of the mode selector can be examined by the software. The
significance of the individual switch positions can thus vary depending on the
program.
Activating MRES To effect a hardware reset via MRES, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the mode selector to the STOP position.
Result: The STOP indicator lights up.
2. Turn the mode selector to MRES and hold it in this position.
Result: The STOP indicator goes out and lights up again after about
3 seconds.
3. Turn the mode selector back to the STOP position, to the MRES position
again and back to the STOP position within 3 seconds of the STOP
indicator lighting up.
Result: The STOP indicator flashes for about 3 seconds at 2.5 Hz
(fast flash) and then lights up again. The hardware reset has been
completed.
4. If the STOP indicator does not flash or other indicators light or flash,
steps 2 and 3 must be repeated; in the event of a fault, read the diagnosis
buffer using the S7 Information Editor Tool program.

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Note
The resetting of the module by activating MRES is controlled by the system
software. If this has not been started, the FM 356-4 must be reset, if
necessary, by switching the power on and off.
Mode Selector The positions of the mode selector are explained in Table 6-2 in the order in
Positions which they are arranged on the FM 356-4 application function module.
Table 6-2 Mode Selector Positions
Mode switch Significance Explanation

setting
RUN-P RUN-PROGRAM The application function module
mode processes the user program. The key
cannot be removed when in this
position.
RUN RUN mode The application function module
processes the user program. The key
can be removed in this position to
prevent unauthorized change of 6
mode.
STOP STOP mode The user program on the application

function module cannot access the
I/O modules. The user program
cannot control the process.
The key can be removed in this
position to prevent unauthorized
change of mode.
MRES Reset Spring-return position of the key
switch for software-controlled reset
of the application function module
through a hardware reset.

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6.3 Status and Fault Indicators
Status and Fault The FM 356-4 application function module is provided with the following
Indicators indicators:
SF
BAF
SD
USR
RUN
STOP
Figure 6-3 Status and Fault Indicators on the FM 356-4 Application Function Module

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Meaning of Status The status and fault indicators are explained in Table 6-3 in the order in
and Fault which they are arranged on the FM 356-4 application function module. The
Indicators following status and fault indicators are provided:
Table 6-3 Meaning of the Status and Fault Indicators on the FM 356-4 Application
Function Module
Indicator Meaning Description

SF (red) Common alarm Lights in the event of
S Hardware faults
S Firmware faults
S Programming faults
S Parameter assignment faults
S Calculation faults
S Time faults
S Faulty memory card
S Peripheral fault
Use the PG to determine the exact
nature of the fault (read diagnosis
buffer).
BAF (red) Battery failure signal Lights (after loading the system software) if
the battery is not fitted or is no longer
supplying the necessary voltage.
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SD (green) Access to storage Lights when read or write access to the storage
module module occurs.
USR Special indicator for Can be allocated by the user (see programming
(yellow) the user program manual).
RUN (green) “RUN” status Lights if the system software is loaded and
indicator user programs are running.
(I/O access is enabled.)
STOP “STOP” status Lights if the user program on the
(yellow) indicator programmable module is not controlling the
process (I/O access is disabled)
All indicators light briefly as a self-test following an MRES (see Page 6-4) or
switching on of the power supply.

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6.4 Power Connections and Grounding Concept
Power The supply voltage for the FM 356-4 application function module is supplied
Connections via the power connections.
L+ 24 V DC
Protective ground/screen is not connected in the case of the

FM 356-4 to avoid ground loops.
Figure 6-4 Supply Connections on the FM 356-4 Application Function Module
6 Note
Only safety isolated extra-low voltage power supplies may be used for the
operating power supply.

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Grounding The following provides an overview of the grounding concept for the
Concept programmable modules. You will need this information to prevent ground
loops when connecting serial interfaces.
The programmable modules have an internal power supply that provides the
necessary voltages. Depending on the version, these voltages are floating or
non-floating with respect to the power input (+24 V):
S The internal supply voltages are floating (Vint) or non-floating, depending
on the version.
Due to the requirements of the internal power supply, the programmable
modules have two grounds:
S Internal ground (signal GND, GNDint)
S External ground (external GND, GNDext)
The following diagram shows the grounding concept for the FM 356-4
application function module.
GNDext
L+ Vint
M
GNDint 6
M Converter with Voltage Isolation
FM 356-4
Figure 6-5 Grounding Concept for the FM 356-4 Application Function Module

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6.5 Serial Interface
Introduction This section provides you with information about the serial interface on the
FM 356-4 application function module and tips on how to use it.
X1 Interface: COM1 The X1 interface corresponds to the COM1 serial interface of an AT

compatible PC and is connected via a 9-pin Sub-D connector (see Figure
6-6). The pin-outs are shown in Table 6-4.
The signal levels are defined according to RS232C.
The data transmission for the COM1 interface is compatible with the PC
standard. A 16550-compatible module is used.
The Baud rate that can be used depends on the capability of the
communication partner, the ambient interference field and the cable length.
For a transmission rate of 19.2 kbaud, we recommend a maximum cable
length of 10 m (33 ft.).
I/O addresses: 03F8H - 03FFH
Interrupts: 4
6
6 1
7 2
3
8 4
9 5
X1
Figure 6-6 9-Pin Sub-D Connector for Connecting the X1 Interface (COM1)

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Table 6-4 Pin-Outs for COM1 Interface
Pin Signal Meaning Direction

1 DCD Receive signal level Input
2 RxD Receive data Input
3 TxD Send data Output
4 DTR End unit ready Output
5 Signal GND Operating ground (GNDint) –
6 DSR Ready to operate Input
7 RTS Switch on send section Output
8 CTS Ready to send Input
9 RI Incoming call Input
Note
The operating ground (signal GND) on the X1 interface (COM1) is referred
to the internal ground (see Section 6.4).
If necessary, precautions should be taken on the plant side to prevent ground
loops.
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What Can Be Any equipment having an RS232 interface can be connected, for example:
Connected to the
Printer, modem, terminal, PC/PG, etc.
X1 Interface?

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6.6 Expansion Socket
Introduction The FM 356-4 application function module is provided with an expansion

socket. This section tells you which expansion modules you can connect to
this socket.
Which Expansion An EXM 378-2 expansion module with a maximum of two interface modules
Modules Can Be or a bulk storage module with diskette drive and hard disk can be connected
Connected? directly to the application function module.
A total of three expansion modules (EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 for max. 3
interface modules, MSM 378 bulk storage module) can be plugged one after
another onto the application function module.
6.7 Time Monitoring (Watchdog)
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Introduction The FM 356-4 application function module contains a watchdog for
monitoring user programs. This is called on a cyclic basis by the system
software. If the cyclic operation fails (for instance, if the software “hangs”),
the module is reset after the watchdog period has expired.

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6.8 Memory Cards
Introduction The FM 356-4 application function modules provide a facility to use memory
cards in the same way as a diskette. This section provides you with
information on how to use this facility.
Note
If a power failure occurs during write access to the memory card, the entire
content of the memory card may be corrupted under worst case conditions.
Please note that, unlike a diskette, the memory card with flash EPROM is
only suitable for a limited number of write operations.
Memory Card A memory card simulates a diskette drive from which the operating system
can be booted. It can also be used for changing user software and data.
Memory cards with flash EPROM are available for the FM 356-4 application
function module (see ordering information).
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Drive Assignment The memory card is addressed by the operating system in the same way as a
conventional drive.
The drive assignment can be set in the BIOS setup (Section 6.9.9,
Page 6-28).
Boot Sequence The boot sequence can be set in the BIOS setup (Section 6.9.10, Page 6-30).
Formatting The memory card must also be formatted in the same way as a conventional
drive. Use the “FTLFORM.exe” formatting program for this purpose.
You can format a memory card in a PG or an FM 356-4 that has a bulk
storage module (MSM 378). Refer to the appropriate section of the
“M7-SYS” Manual for more information.
Note
The value given for the storage capacity of the memory card is the actual
physical storage capacity (nominal).
Formatting reduces the nominal storage capacity to about 80% (nett), which
is then available to the operating system for the storage of data/programs.

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6.9 BIOS Setup
Overview Setup performs the configuring of the FM 356-4 application function module.
The setup menu displays settings and technical information about the
configuration of the application function module. The module already has a
default setup that allows a programmable module with a minimum
configuration (with memory card drive and COM1 interface) to be powered
up via Setup without any programming.
You can change the default settings in the setup menu. This will be necessary,
for instance, if you want to connect expansion modules to your application
function module (expansion module with interface modules, bulk storage
module). The operating system must be informed about these modifications.
The following options are available if you want to modify the Setup settings:
S Directly on the appropriate module, if your FM 356-4 application
function module is equipped with an expansion module including
interface modules and peripherals such as a monitor and keyboard.
S With a terminal program (for instance, Windows terminal.exe) on a PG/
PC or an ANSI terminal; in this case you can use the “remote setup” via
the COM1 interface after first activating it by pressing the “Q” key during
power up.
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6.9.1 BIOS Power Up
Power up without After switch-on or cold starting the application function module, the BIOS
Fault Messages (Basic Input Output System) starts a “Power On Self Test” (POST) and
outputs the results in the POST window. At the same time, all the LEDs light
up briefly and the STOP LED comes on.
Figure 6-7 POST Window 6

If a fault occurs, the SF LED also comes on.
Power up with During power up, warnings are output in the POST window following the
Warnings “Video Shadow RAM...” line in the following cases:
S Low battery voltage fault,
S Keyboard missing,
S Incorrect CMOS checksum.
The warnings remain on screen for 2 seconds. The first line is then scrolled
out of the POST window.
Power up with If one of the following faults occurs:

Fault Messages
S Memory test fault,
S Hard disk configuration fault,
S CMOS fault,
the SF LED remains on as well as the STOP LED. A window with the
appropriate error message appears on the screen. The window disappears
again after about two seconds and the power up continues.

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Behavior in the If serious faults occur, the power up is stopped. Serious faults can be:
Case of Serious
S More than one IF962-VGA interface module is inserted (SF LED lights).
Faults
S An invalid shutdown code is present in CMOS memory location 15 (0xF)
during the warm start.
No message can be displayed on the screen in the case of these faults, as the
video module is not yet initialized.
Check whether the application function module is equipped more than one
IF 962-VGA interface module. If you do not find a fault, the problem is an
invalid shutdown code. Reset the application function module in this case.
Warm Start The following window appears after a warm start of the application function
module. This indicates an accelerated system power up (see “BIOS
Hotkeys”).
6 Figure 6-8 Warm Start Window

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6.9.2 BIOS Hotkeys
BIOS Hotkeys After a power up under MS-DOS, the BIOS provides the user with a series of
functions that can be carried out using the following key combinations:
Table 6-5 BIOS Hotkeys with German and English Keyboard

Layouts
English keyboard German keyboard Function

CTRL + Alt + DEL STRG + Alt + ENTF Module warm start
CTRL + Alt + INS STRG + Alt + EINFG Module restart (same as

warm start at present)
CTRL + Alt + HOME STRG + Alt + POS1 Module cold start
CTRL + Alt + - STRG + Alt + - Low CPU speed

(DETURBO mode)
CTRL + Alt + + STRG + Alt + + Normal CPU speed
CTRL + Alt + ↓ STRG + Alt + ↓ IDE hard disk in standby

mode
CTRL + Alt + PGDN STRG + Alt + Bild ↓ Screen saver on (dark 6
screen)
CTRL + Alt + PGUP STRG + Alt + Bild ↑ Screen saver off
Note
These functions can be superseded by other operating systems or user
programs (for instance, Windows).

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6.9.3 Setup Fields and Key Control
Functions of the The BIOS setup contains fields where you can make an entry or a selection.
Setup Fields These fields have the following functions:
S Edit box:
You can enter the required values in this field.
S List box:
This field lists, for example, all the menu pages in the setup
menu, from which one can be selected and started.
S Check box:
By selecting a check box [ ] you can activate the associated function;
by deselecting the box [ ] the function is deactivated again.
S Radio Button:
Selecting a radio button (:) chooses one of a number of options; by se-
lecting another radio button, the previous radio button is deselected ( ).
Key Control within The following keys are used for control purposes within the setup menu and
the Setup Menu the associated setup pages (conforms to Windowst standard):
6 ENTER This key moves the cursor to the first line of a list, edit,
check or radio box.
If the cursor is on a button (OK, CANCEL, etc.) or on a
selected (inverse video) line within a list box, ENTER
selects the relevant function.
If the cursor is not on any button when ENTER is pressed,
the same function will be executed as if you had chosen the
OK button: return to setup menu, changes to the setup page
are retained.
ESC This key executes the same function as if you had chosen
the CANCEL button: return to setup menu, changes to the
setup page are discarded.
TAB This key moves the cursor from a box to the next box or the
next button.
→ Same function as TAB but only in the case of remote
setup.
SHIFT TAB This key combination moves the cursor from a box to the
previous box or the previous button.
← Same function as SHIFT TAB but only in the case of
remote setup.

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↓ ↑ The cursor keys allow you to move from line to line within
a list box. The current line is highlighted by a dark bar.
The cursor keys allow you to scroll within an edit box if
there are several values to choose from within the box.
Within a radio box, using the cursor keys to position the
cursor on a radio button causes the radio button to be
selected.
The space bar enables you to confirm the selection of
highlighted lines and select check boxes.
You can tell whether a check box or radio button is selected

as follows:
Check box deselected [ ]
Check box selected [ ]
Radio button deselected ( )
Radio button selected (:)

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6.9.4 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup
Starting using a To start the BIOS setup, press the following key combination as the
Key Combination application function module powers up:
CTRL + Alt + ESC or CTRL + Alt + ESC with
German keyboard, or only ESC in the case of remote setup.
The setup menu then appears (Figure 6-9).
Figure 6-9 Setup Menu
Setup Menu The setup menu consists of

Components
S A list box from which the desired setup page can be selected,
S An OPEN button, which, when chosen, opens the selected setup page,
S An EXIT button, which, when chosen, closes the setup menu after
prompting whether the changes are to be saved.
S A COLOR button, which, when chosen, allows the default color or gray
scale settings of the setup page to be changed to plain black and white.
The COLOR button can also be chosen by pressing the F2 key (not
in the case of remote setup).
The setup pages shown in the following sections show the default setup
settings.

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Exiting the To quit the setup menu, choose the EXIT button shown in Figure 6-9 or press
BIOS Setup . The “Setup Exit” dialog box appears (see Figure 6-10).
Figure 6-10 “Setup Exit” Dialog Box
S Choose the NO button if you do not wish to save your changes.

S To save your settings, choose the YES button. The BIOS setup will be
terminated and the settings will be saved.

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6.9.5 “IF Modules” Setup Page
Opening the If you have selected “IF modules” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page
Setup Page 6-20) and chosen the OPEN button, the following setup page will appear on
the screen (Figure 6-11).
Figure 6-11 “IF Modules” Setup Page

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What
n Does this If you have added expansion modules to your application function module,
Setup Page Do? this setup page enables you to configure the interface modules they contain.
Displaying Information cannot be edited. Information on this setup page is represented

Information by dimmed text. Dimmed text is present in all cases except remote setup,
where it is replaced by black type.
Accepting The system will only accept those values in the edit boxes for which the
Edited Values corresponding interface module is suitable. If, for example, you enter three
values under “interrupt source”, and the interface module only has one
interrupt, only the first value will be used.
Select Module # Enter here the number of the module receptacle into which the interface
module is inserted, or select it using the cursor keys ↓ ↑ .
You can enter slot numbers 0 to 5 if you are using both expansion modules.
Three module receptacle numbers are used for each slot on the backplane
bus. Slot 0 represents the power supply of the EXM378-2. The values
“Shared Dest.” and “SIG Dest.” for the expansion module are all that can be
entered here.

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The module receptacle number is linked to the other values on this setup
page. If you change the module receptacle number, the associated values are
displayed if they have already been entered.
I/O Base Shows the current address of the expansion module (see Chapter 7 “M7-300
(dimmed) Expansion Modules”). The information cannot be edited.
Type Configured Under “Type configured”, enter the type of interface module that has already
+ been inserted or is to be inserted in this slot.
Detected
“Detected” shows the type of interface module that currently occupies this
(dimmed)
slot (the last time the FM was powered up). The information cannot be
edited.
The BIOS carries out a SELECTED/ACTUAL comparison. If the value set
under “Type Configured” does not correspond with the type found under
“Detected”, or the value 0FFH is present under “Type Configured”, the BIOS
will not configure this interface module.
If there is no interface module in the slot, the value “FF” is displayed.
Interrupt Source Interrupts A to C for the interface module are set here (see Chapter
KEIN MERKER “Interface Modules”). The values on the left are the setpoint
values. These can be edited. The values shown to the right of these as
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dimmed figures are the present values (as determined at the last power up of
the FM). These cannot be edited.
Shared Dest. Used to set a shared interrupt for the interface module (see Chapter 8 “Inter-
face Modules”). This value is entered only once per expansion module on the
first slot (0 and 3). The value on the left is the setpoint value. This can be
edited. The value shown to the right of this as a dimmed figure is the present
value (as determined at the last power up of the FM). This cannot be edited.
DMA Request Enter the DMA requests A and B for the interface module here (see
Chapter 8 “Interface Modules”). The values on the left are the setpoint
values. These can be edited. The values shown to the right of these as
dimmed figures are the present values (as determined at the last power up of
the FM). These cannot be edited.
Config. Index The 40H of configuration space on the interface module can be addressed
here (0H to 3FH). The address can be found in Chapter 8 “Interface Modules”
in the table “Offset Address for the Configuration Register” for the relevant
interface module.

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Value You can now enter the configuration value at the address specified under with
(dimmed) “Config. Index”. This value and its significance can be found in Chapter 8
“Interface Modules” in the table “Mode Bits in the Configuration Register”
for the relevant interface module.
The value on the left is the setpoint value. This can be edited. After you have
entered a value, confirm it by pressing the Tab key or the
Shift Tab key combination. Use the appropriate ← or →
keys for this purpose in the case of a remote setup. The value shown to the
right of this as a dimmed figure (black type in the case of remote setup) is the
present value (as determined at the last power up of the FM). This cannot be
edited. If there is no interface module in the slot, the value “FF” is displayed.
SIG Source Enter the signal source, assuming the corresponding interface module is
configured accordingly (Chapter 8 “Interface Modules”). The signal source
values on the left are the setpoint values. These can be edited. The values
shown to the right of this as dimmed figures (black type in the case of
remote setup) are the present values (as determined at the last power up of
the FM).
SIG Dest. Enter the signal destination, assuming the corresponding interface module is
configured accordingly (Chapter 8 “Interface Modules”). This value is
6 entered only once per expansion module at the first slot (0 and 3). The
destination value on the left is the setpoint value. This can be edited. The
value shown to the right of this as a dimmed figure (black type in the case of
remote setup) is the present value (as determined at the last power up of the
FM). This cannot be edited.
OK Button Choosing this button returns you to the setup menu. Changes made on the
setup page are retained.
CANCEL Button Choosing this button returns you to the setup menu and discards all the
changes you have made since calling up this setup page.

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6.9.6 “FM Configuration” Setup Page
Opening the If you have selected “FM configuration” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on
Setup Page Page 6-20) and chosen the OPEN button, this setup page will be displayed on
the screen (Figure 6-12).
Figure 6-12 “FM Configuration” Setup Page
What Does this This setup page is intended for future expansion modules.
Setup Page Do?
SUB CPU The “SUB-CPU” check box must not be selected at the moment. 6

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6.9.7 “Date/Time” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “Date/Time” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page
Page 6-20) and chosen the OPEN button, this page will appear on the screen
(Figure 6-13).
Figure 6-13 “Date/Time” Setup Page
What Does this The date and time for the application function module is set on this page.
Setup Page Do?
6 Date Enter the date in this edit box in the format d–m–y (day, month, year).
Time Enter the time in this edit box in the format h:m:s (hours, minutes, seconds).
The seconds in the setup page are updated continuously and only stop when
you select the seconds field. The value then displayed or set can be entered
directly by pressing the RETURN key.

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6.9.8 “Hard Disk” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “Hard Disk” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page
(Figure 6-14).
Figure 6-14 “Hard Disk” Setup Page
What Does this This setup page is used to transfer the parameters of the hard disk in the bulk
Setup Page Do? storage module to the BIOS.
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Hard Disk C, These edit boxes show the type of hard disk drive fitted.
Hard Disk D
Only change the standard entries if you install a different hard disk drive that
cannot be detected automatically (see Auto function). If an incorrect hard
disk type is entered, the operating system will not start.
Possible entries in the “type” edit box are: 1 to 43, USR1 and NONE.
S 1 to 43
The parameters for hard disk types 1 to 43 (cylinders, heads, etc.) are
preset.
At present, this entry is not accepted. Choose the AUTO button to
interrogate the parameters of your hard disk.
S USR1
This entry allows you to edit the entries in the other edit boxes (see Auto
button).
At present, this entry is not accepted. Choose the AUTO button to
interrogate the parameters of your hard disk.
S NONE
No hard disk drive is fitted.
Standard entry for Hard Disk C: Depends on the hard disk drive when
BIOS setup calls “Hard Drives”
(Figure 6-7 on Page 6-15) for the first
time after the POST, otherwise NONE
Standard entry for Hard Disk D: NONE
The second hard disk drive is not supported at present.

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LBA Mode If you have installed a hard disk with a capacity of more than 528 Mbyte,
you must set LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing) before pressing the
AUTO button. Otherwise, standard mode will be used and it will not be
possible to address all the hard disk.
Note
LBA mode is not supported at present, therefore only standard mode can be
used (do not switch LBA mode on).
Auto Button If the AUTO button is chosen, the BIOS setup interrogates the parameters of
the associated hard disk. No other entry is necessary. You can, however, edit
the displayed hard disk parameters.
Example for an IDE hard disk drive:
Type Cyl. Heads Sect./ Write Land Size* LBA

Track Precomp Zone Mode
USR1 1050 16 63 NONE 1049 516
* The “size” value is for information only and cannot be changed.
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6.9.9 “Floppy/Card” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “Floppy/Card” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page
(Figure 6-15).

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Figure 6-15 Setup-Page ”Floppy/Card”
What Does this This setup page enables you to enter the diskette drive in your bulk storage
Setup Page Do? module and the memory card “drive” in your application function module.
Drive A The diskette drive in the MSM378 bulk storage module or the memory card
“drive” in the application function module can be specified as drive A. If a
diskette drive is installed, this must always be specified as drive A.
S Select the “1.44 Mb” radio button if you want to specify the diskette drive
of the bulk storage module.
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S Select the “MemCard” radio button if there is no diskette drive fitted and
you want to specify the memory card “drive” of the application function
module.
S If you do not want to specify any A drive, select the “NONE” radio
button.
The other options for drive A have no significance at present.
Drive B Drive B is used to designate the memory card “drive” in the application
function module if a diskette drive is specified as drive A.
S Select the “MemCard” radio button if you want to work with a memory
card.
S Otherwise select the “NONE” radio button.
The other setting options for drive B have no significance at present.

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6.9.10 “Boot Options” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “Boot Options” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page
(Figure 6-16).
Figure 6-16 “Boot Options” Setup-Page
6 What Does this This setup page is used to specify the boot drive and the method of main
Setup Page Do? memory test.
Select Boot The drive from which the application function module is to be booted on
Sequence power up is defined here by selecting the corresponding radio button.
S Drive A is the diskette drive or memory card, whichever was specified as
drive A on the “Floppy/Card” setup page. If there is no bootable program
on the diskette drive, an attempt is then made to boot from the memory
card (“Floppy/Card” setup page –> Drive B).
S Drive C is the hard disk drive.
A primary and a secondary drive can be specified. In other words, if there is
no boot program available on the primary drive, booting automatically takes
place from the secondary drive, assuming this contains a boot program.
If there is no boot program on either drive A or drive C, a message appears
on the screen requesting insertion of a bootable medium and confirmation
with the RETURN key.
Quick Memory Test If this check box is selected, only random areas of main memory are checked
and the test is thus carried out very quickly.

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6.9.11 “System” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “System” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page 6-20)
Page and chosen the OPEN button, this page will appear on the screen
(Figure 6-17).
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Figure 6-17 “System” Setup Page
What Does this You can activate or deactivate the shadow RAM and processor cache on this
Setup Page Do? Setup page.
Shadow Video By selecting this check box, you specify that the video BIOS (32 kByte
BIOS EPROM) is to be copied into the faster main memory (DRAM) in addition to
the system BIOS. If the BIOS is in RAM, the performance of the video
output is increased.
Enable CPU Cache By selecting this check box, you specify that the internal processor cache is
to be used. The computing power is considerably increased by using the
cache. If the access time is too short for older application programs, the
cache must be switched off (do not select).

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6.9.12 “Timeout Function” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “Timeout Function” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on
Page Page 6-20) and chosen the OPEN button, this page will appear on the screen
(Figure 6-18).
Figure 6-18 “Timeout Function” Setup Page
6 What Does this

Setup Page Do?
This setup page allows you to specify whether the hard disk is to go into
standby mode during access intervals and whether the screen is to be
protected by the screensaver during breaks in input.
Timeout Mode Timeout mode provides the following options:
Radio Button Selected Action

Disabled Switches off the timeout function.
Screensaver Specifies that the screen saver is to be
activated during breaks in input to
prolong its life.
IDE Standby Specifies that the hard disk is to go into
energy-saving standby mode during
access intervals.
Delay Time In this edit box, enter the time in minutes that is to elapse since the last input
or the last hard disk access before the timeout function is activated.

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6.9.13 “Password” Setup Page
Opening the Setup If you have selected “Password” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page 6-20)
Page and chosen the OPEN button, this page will appear on the screen
(Figure 6-19).
Figure 6-19 “Password” Setup Page
What Does this You can activate or deactivate password protection for the setup and/or the
Setup Page Do? booting of the application function module on this page.
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Password Password provides the following options:
Radio Button Selected Action

Disabled Switches off the password protection for
the BIOS setup.
Setup Switches on the password protection for
the BIOS setup
System and Setup Switches on the password protection for
the BIOS setup and the booting of the ap-
plication function module.
Enter Password Enter the desired password using a maximum of 8 alphanumeric characters.
The password is case-sensitive.
If, after setting a password, you change the American keyboard for, say, a
German keyboard, this will affect the password entry. For the password
Jonny_*, you would then have to enter Jonnz?( .

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Caution
! Write the password down and keep it in a safe place where you can find it
again.
If you cannot remember or find the password you have specified, contact
your Siemens representative at your local agency or branch office.
6.9.14 “Help” Setup Page
6 Opening the Setup If you have selected “Help” in the setup menu (Figure 6-9 on Page 6-20) and
Page chosen the OPEN button, this page will appear on the screen (Figure 6-20 ).
Figure 6-20 ”Help” Setup Page
What Does this This setup page contains information to help you use the setup menu.
Setup Page Do?
OK Button Choosing this button returns you to the setup menu.

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6.10 Address and Interrupt Assignments
Introduction This section contains detailed information in tabular form about I/O address
area mapping and the interrupt assignments in the FM 356-4 application
function module.
I/O Address Area Addressing of the AT-compatible input/output components is carried out in
the I/O area at addresses from 0000H to 03FFH. The addresses determined by
the AT architecture are used. Unlike the original AT, the I/O addresses are
fully decoded in the FM 356-4 module, so that addresses above 03FFH can be
used for addressing M7-300-specific hardware.
The serial interface COM1 (X1) is addressed according to the AT standard in
the range 03F8H to 03FFH .
Interrupt Table 6-6 provides an overview of the interrupt assignments.

Assignment
Table 6-6 Assignment of Interrupts
Interrupt Function
NMI Group interrupt for fault and reset signals 6
IRQ0 System timer
IRQ1 Reserved for keyboard
IRQ2 Cascading of 2nd interrupt controller
IRQ3 Free – reserved for COM2
IRQ4 COM1
IRQ5 Free – reserved for COM3
IRQ6 Free – reserved for diskette drive
IRQ7 Free – reserved for LPT1
IRQ8 Real time clock
IRQ9 Free
IRQ10 Free
IRQ11 Free
IRQ12 Free
IRQ13 Free – reserved for math co-processor
IRQ14 Free – reserved for hard disk
IRQ15 System interrupt

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6.11 Technical Data
Features and The following table contains the technical details of the FM 356-4
Technical Data of application function modules.
the FM 356-4
Note
The “General technical data” of the S7-300 and M7-300 programmable logic
controllers applies (see Manuals /1/ and /4/), unless otherwise specified in
this section.
Only a safety isolated extra low voltage power supply may be used as the
operating supply.
6ES7 356-3BN00-0AE0 6ES7 356-4BM00-0AE0

Features Features
Processor 80486DX2-50 Processor 80486DX2-50
Main memory 8 Mbyte Main memory 4 Mbyte
COM1 interface RS232 COM1 interface RS232
16550-compatible 16550-compatible
6 Option for connection of Yes Option for connection of Yes
expansion modules via AT bus expansion modules via AT bus
Technical Data Technical Data
Current consumption from 80 mA Current consumption from 80 mA
backplane bus backplane bus
Supply voltage 24 V DC Supply voltage 24 V DC
Current consumption from 0.4 A Current consumption from 0.4 A
24 V supply 24 V supply
Inrush current 5.5 A Inrush current 5.5 A
I2 t 0.1 A2 s I2 t 0.1 A2s
Power loss 9.6 W Power loss 9.6 W
Buffer time with buffer battery Min. 1 year at 25 °C Buffer time with buffer battery Min. 1 year at 25 °C
(77 _F) and (77 _F) and
uninterrupted uninterrupted
buffering buffering
Service life of buffer battery Approx. 5 years Service life of buffer battery Approx. 5 years
Temperature Temperature
S Vertical installation 0 _C to 40 °C S Vertical installation 0 _C to 40 °C
(0 _F to 104 _F) (0 _F to 104 _F)
S Horizontal installation 0 _C to 60 °C S Horizontal installation 0 _C to 60 °C
(0 _F to 140 _F) (0 _F to 140 _F)
Dimensions 80 mm x 125 mm x Dimensions 80 mm x 125 mm x
WxHxD 130 mm WxHxD 130 mm
(3.2Ix 4.9Ix 5.1I) (3.2Ix 4.9Ix 5.1I)
Weight 0.65 kg (1.43 lb.) Weight 0.65 kg (1.43 lb.)

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M7-300 Expansion Modules 7
7.1 Overview 7-2
7.2 Addressing on the S7-300 Backplane Bus 7-4
7.3 EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules 7-5
7.4 Addressing the EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 Expansion 7-6
Modules
7.5 Interrupt Assignment, Signal Linking for 7-10
EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3
7.6 MSM 378 Bulk Memory Module 7-11
7.7 Technical Data 7-12

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7.1 Overview
Introduction You can add expansion modules for interface modules and/or the bulk storage
module to your automation computer from the M7-300 range. The interface
modules may, for example, be IF 962-COM, IF 962-LPT, etc.
The following expansion modules are available:
S EXM 378-2 expansion module to take up to 2 interface modules
S EXM 378-3 expansion module to take up to 3 interface modules
S MSM 378 bulk storage module with hard disk and diskette drive
Expansion Plug The M7-300 CPU module and application module have an 88-pin socket on
the right hand side for connecting expansion modules (only 4 of the 5 rows in
the socket are populated). There is a corresponding plug on the left hand side
of the EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 and MSM 378 expansion modules
(Figure 7-1).
The EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules each have an expansion
socket on the right hand side so that further expansion modules can be
plugged in.
The MSM 378 bulk storage module is always the last expansion module that
can be connected via the expansion socket. It has an expansion plug on the
left hand side only.
7
CPU 388
or EXM 378-2 (for Example)
FM 356
Expansion Plug
Expansion
Socket
Figure 7-1 Positions of Expansion Socket and Plug

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Maximum Figure 7-2 shows the maximum configuration of expansion modules for a
Configuration CPU 388 or FM 356.
CPU 388
or
FM 356
EXM 378-2
EXM 378-3
MSM 378
Figure 7-2 Maximum Configuration of Expansion Modules
Power Supply The EXM 378-2 expansion module and the MSM 378 bulk storage module 7
Connections each have an internal power supply that is supplied via the power supply
connections. The following illustration shows the arrangement of the power
supply connections.
M
L+ 24 V
M DC
Figure 7-3 Power supply connections on EXM 378-2 and MSM 378 expansion
modules
Note
Only a safety isolated extra low voltage power supply may be used to supply
the modules.

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Permissible Com- The following table shows which expansion modules can be connected to the
binations programmable M7-300 modules.
Table 7-1 Expansion options for CPU 388 and FM 356
M7-300 Programmable Modules Slot Slot Slot

Slot n n+1 n+2 n+3
EXM 378-2 – –
EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3 –
FM 356-4, CPU 388-4 EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3 MSM 378
EXM 378-2 MSM 378 –
MSM 378 – –
7.2 Addressing on the S7-300 Backplane Bus
7
Action on the The S7-300 backplane bus is amplified at every expansion module and fed to
S7-300 Backplane the next module. Each expansion module therefore occupies a slot on the
Bus backplane bus. There is, however, no access to this module via the backplane
bus.
Addressing on the Even though the EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules and the
S7-300 Backplane MSM 378 bulk storage module cannot be addressed via the backplane bus,
Bus they each occupy a slot and must be taken into account with respect to the
limit of 8 modules per module rack.

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7.3 EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules
Order Numbers EXM 378-2: 6ES7 378-2AB00-0AC0

EXM 378-3: 6ES7 378-2AC00-0AC0
Features The EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules are designed to carry
interface modules. By installing suitable interface modules such as
IF962-VGA and IF962-LPT in these expansion modules, you can connect,
for example, a VGA monitor, a keyboard and a printer to your automation
computer.
The EXM 378-2 expansion module has a 24 V connection and 2 slots for
installing interface modules. The EXM 378-3 expansion module is supplied
with power from the EXM 378-2 expansion module and has 3 slots for fitting
interface modules.
The EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 interface modules have an 88-pin
interconnection plug on the left hand side and an 88-pin socket on the right
hand side for connecting to a further expansion module or a bulk storage
module.
EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3

7
Figure 7-4 EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules
Rules for Fitting Not all types of interface module can be installed in module receptacle 3 of
Interface Modules the EXM378-3 (left module receptacle, see Figure 7-5 on Page 7-7). Take
note of the section “Rules for Fitting Interface Modules” in the chapter
“Interface Modules”.

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7.4 Addressing the EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3 Expansion Modules
Introduction To be able to program the interface modules in the EXM 378-2 and
EXM 378-3 expansion modules, you need to know their addresses. The
following addressing methods are possible:
S Addressing in the AT compatible I/O address area
S Addressing in the M7-300-specific I/O address area
This section provides information about both methods of addressing the
interface modules.
Addressing in the Some of the interface modules are configured automatically by the BIOS for
AT Compatible I/O operation in the AT compatible I/O address area. This automatic
Address Area configuration is carried out, for example, for:
S The IF 962-VGA interface module
S Up to 4 COM interfaces (COM1 to COM4)
S Up to 2 IF 962-LPT interface modules (LPT1, LPT2)
The configuration of further interfaces is carried out in the BIOS setup. You
can find out how to use the BIOS setup in the description of the CPU/FM and
the specific setting options can be found in the description of the interface
modules.
7 You will need to know the module receptacle number of the interface module
slot to configure it in the BIOS setup. You will find this information in Figure
7-5 further on in this section.
Addressing in the All interface modules can be addressed via M7-300-specific addresses. How
M7-300-Specific to determine the I/O address of an interface module in the “specific address
I/O Address Area area” is described from Page 7-8 onwards.
You need this information to program an interface module that is not
addressed in the AT compatible address area.

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Numbering the A module receptacle number is assigned to every interface module slot. The
Interface Modules module receptacle number is shown in Figure 7-5.
You need this module receptacle number when configuring the BIOS setup or
to determine the I/O addresses of an interface module.
Module Receptacle Number: 1 2 3 4 5
Figure 7-5 Module Receptacle Numbers in EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3

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Address Mapping The EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules are driven off the AT
in the M7-300- bus of the automation computer. The I/O address area from C000H (to
Specific I/O D2FFH) in the CPU 388 and the FM 356 is reserved for this purpose. Each
Address Area expansion module occupies 256 bytes (100H) of this area. The mapping of
the address area in the CPU/FM is shown in Figure 7-6.
FF
Module receptacle
number 5
C0
Module receptacle
number 4
80
Module receptacle
number 3
40
Reserved for
EXM 378-3
expansion module
00
FF
Module receptacle
number 2
C300 C0
EXM 378-3 Module receptacle
7 C200
expansion module number 1
80
EXM 378-2 Reserved

expansion module
C100 40
Reserved for
Reserved EXM 378-2
expansion module
C000 00
All addresses are hexadecimal.
Figure 7-6 Basic Addresses of Expansion Modules and the Interface Module

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Addresses within Each expansion module occupies 256 bytes (100H) within the CPU/FM
an Expansion address area. The mapping of the 256 addresses within an expansion module
Module is shown in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2 Address Mapping within an Expansion Module
Address Function/Slot Remarks

00H to 3FH Reserved The basic settings in the expansion
module, such as interrupt assignments,
etc. are made in this area by the
automation computer BIOS.
40H to 7FH Interface module x Not used for EXM 378-2
80H to BFH Interface module y
C0H to FFH Interface module z
Basic Addresses Special properties of the interface modules are set using the basic addresses,
of the Interface such as the position of the AT compatible I/O addresses (IF 962-COM,
Modules IF 962-LPT, etc.), or the interface modules are addressed exclusively via
these basic addresses (IF 961-DIO, IF 961-AIO, etc.).
The basic address for the interface modules is derived from the sum of the
addresses of the expansion module and the interface module. The resulting
basic address can be seen in Table 7-3:
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Table 7-3 Basic Addresses of Interface Modules in EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3
Expansion Modules
Interface Module in
Basic Address Expansion Module
Receptacle ...
C180H Number 1
EXM 378-2
C1C0H Number 2
C240H Number 3
C280H EXM 378-3 Number 4
C2C0H Number 5

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7.5 Interrupt Assignment, Signal Linking with EXM 378-2, EXM 378-3
Introduction Up to three interrupts per interface module are permitted in an EXM 378-2 or
EXM 378-3 expansion module. The various interrupt assignment and
operation options are described below.
Interrupt Up to three interrupts of an interface module (IRQa, IRQb, IRQc) can be

Assignment assigned ISA interrupts as you configure the interface module in the BIOS
setup. This is done by entering the required ISA interrupt in the appropriate
screen.
If you enter the value “F0H” instead of the ISA interrupt, this interrupt will
be processed via the group interrupt. Refer to the following section.
Group Interrupt Since the number of interrupts is limited because of AT compatibility

requirements, the EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3 expansion modules allow
several individual interrupts to be assigned to a group interrupt. All interface
module interrupts within an expansion module for which the interrupt
assignment “F0H” has been entered share the group interrupt (shared
interrupt).
The assignment of a group interrupt to the ISA interrupt is carried out when
the interface module is configured in the BIOS setup.
7
Signal Linking In an EXM 378-2 or EXM 378-3 expansion module, two signals from an
interface module can be linked to another one (signal linking). This signal
linking is carried out when configuring the interface module in the BIOS
setup.
The description of the interface modules tells you whether an interface
module requires signals from another interface module, and thus whether
signal linking is necessary.

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7.6 MSM 378 Bulk Storage Module
Order Number MSM 378: 6ES7 378-2BA00-0AC0
Features The MSM 378 bulk storage module is used for storing programs and large
amounts of data. It has a 24 V connection.
The MSM 378 bulk storage module has the following functional units:
S 1 3.5”/1.44 Mbyte diskette drive
S 1 hard disk drive with a capacity of ≥ 520 Mbyte
Connection The bulk storage module has an 88-pin interconnection plug on the left hand
side.
This can be plugged into the automation computer or into an EXM 378-2 or
EXM 378-3 expansion module.
Figure 7-7 MSM 378 Bulk Storage Module
System Integration To allow the BIOS of your CPU 388 or FM 356 to address the diskette and
BIOS Setup the hard disk correctly, you must implement your CPU/FM settings in the
BIOS setup.
The “BIOS setup” section in the module description tells you how to make
these settings.

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7.7 Technical Data
Technical Data of The following tables contain technical data for the MSM 378, EXM 378-2
Expansion and EXM 378-3 expansion modules:
Modules
Note
The provisions of the “General Technical Data” of the S7-300 and M7-300
programmable logic controllers (see Manuals /1/ and /4/) shall apply unless
stated otherwise in this section.
Only safety isolated extra low voltage power supplies should be used for the
supply to the modules.

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MSM 378 Ambient Conditions for Operation

6ES7 378-2BA00-0AC0 Temperature:
horizontal installation 0 _C to 40 oC
Features (32 _F to 104 _F)
Diskette 3.5”, 1.44 Mbyte vertical installation 0 _C bis 40 oC
(32 _F to 104 _F)
Hard disk ≥ 520 Mbyte
Temperature change: max. 10 K/h (50 _F/h)
Facility to connect expansion – Relative humidity: 8% to 80% at 25 oC,
modules (77 _F)
No condensation
Technical Data Height (above sea level) -50 m to 2500 m
(–164 ft. to 8200 ft.)
Supply voltage DC 24 V
Mechanical vibrations
Current consumption from 0.4 A (measured on the drive)
24 V supply 10 ≤ f ≤ 58 Hz 0.035 mm
Inrush current 6A (0.0014 in.),
constant
I2 t 0.8 A2s amplitude
Power loss 9.6 W 58 ≤ f ≤ 500 Hz 0.5 g, constant
acceleration
Dimensions 80 mm x 125 mm x
Shock: Half sine wave: 5 g,
WxHxD 166 mm
(measured on the drive) 11 ms
(3.2Ix 4.9Ix 6.5I)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.76 lb.)
Ambient Conditions for Storage/Transport
Temperature: -10 _C to 60 oC
Temperature change: max. 20 K/h (50 _F/h) 7
Relative humidity: 8% to 80% at 25 oC,
(77 _F),
No condensation
Height (above sea level) Up to 10 000 m
(32 800 ft.)
Mechanical vibrations
5 ≤ f ≤ 9 Hz 3.5 mm (0.14 in.)
9 ≤ f ≤ 500 Hz amplitude
1 g acceleration
Shock: Half sine wave: 50 g,
11 ms
Note
The ambient conditions specified are limit values determined by the hard
disk drive. These values must not be exceeded at the drive.

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EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3

6ES7 378-2AB00-0AC0 6ES7 378-2AC00-0AC0
Features Features
Number of plug-in interface 2 Number of plug-in interface 3
modules modules
Connection of expansion 1 EXM 378-3 or Connection of expansion 1 MSM 378

modules 1 MSM 378 modules
Power supply for ... 1 additional

EXM 378-3
Technical Data Technical Data
Power supply voltage DC 24 V Power supply voltage Supplied from
EXM 378-2
Current consumption 0.095 A Current consumption 0.015 A
from 24 V supply from 24 V supply
(without interface modules) (via EXM378-2, without
interface modules)
Inrush current 6A
I2 t 0.8 A2s
Power loss (base load) 2.28 W Power loss (base load) 0.22 W
(without interface modules) (without interface modules)
7 Power loss max. 10 W Power loss max. 10 W
(with interface modules) (with interface modules)
Dimensions 80 mm x 125mm x Dimensions 80 mm x 125 mm x
WxHxD 117mm WxHxD 117 mm
(3.2Ix 4.9Ix 4.6I) (3.2Ix 4.9Ix 4.6I)
Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb.) Weight 0.45 kg (1 lb.)
Calculating the The formulae for calculating the power loss for the EXM378-2 and
Power Loss EXM378-3 expansion modules are given below:
PEXM378-2 = P1 + 1.6 x P2 + 0,6 x (P4 + P5) + P3
PEXM378-3 = P4 + P5 + P6
P1 Power loss of EXM378-2 (2.28 W)

P2 Power loss of interface modules in EXM378-2
P3 Power loss of interface modules in EXM378-2 from external
power supply
P4 Power loss of EXM378-3 (0.22W)
P5 Power loss of interface modules in EXM378-3
P6 Power loss of interface modules in EXM378-3 from external
power supply

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Examples of A few examples of power loss calculationsg for various configurations of

Power Loss interface modules in expansion modules are shown below:
Calculations
1. An EXM 378-2 expansion module is equipped with 2 interface modules.
The permissible total power loss of 10 W is not exceeded. This
configuration is permissible.
EXM378-2 Power
Module Loss
EXM 378-2
2.28 W
(P1)
IF962-VGA
4W
(1.6 x P2 = 1.6 x 2.5 W)
IF962-LPT
0.8 W
(1.6 x P2 = 1.6 x 05 W)
Total 7.08 W
2. An EXM 378-2 expansion module is equipped with 2 interface modules

and an EXM 378-3 expansion module is equipped with 3 interface
modules.
The EXM 378-2 interface module exceeds the permissible total power
loss of 10 W. This configuration is not permissible.
EXM378-2 Power EXM378-3 Power 7

Module Loss Module Loss
EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3
2.28 W 0.22 W
(P1) (P4)
IF962-VGA IF961-DIO
4W 2.4 W
(1.6 x P2 = 1.6 x 2.5 W) (P5)
IF961-AIO IF962-LPT
4W 0.5 W
(1.6 x P2 = 1.6 x 2.5 W) (P5)
EXM378-3 1) IF962-COM
0.13 W 0.5 W
(0.6 x P4 = 0.22 W x 0.6) (P5)
IF961-DIO 1)
1.44 W
(0.6 x P5 = 0.6 x 2.4 W)
IF962-LPT 1)
0.3 W
(0.6 x P5 = 0.6 x 0.5 W)
IF962-COM 1)
0.3 W
(0,6 x P5 = 0.6 x 0.5 W)
Total 12.45 W Total 3.62 W
1) Calculation of the power loss arising in the 24 V DC converter in the EXM378-2
due to supplying the EXM378-3 and its interface modules.

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3. By configuring the interface modules in the EXM 378-2 and EXM 378-3
expansion modules differently (compared to example 2), the power loss in
both expansion modules lies below the maximum permissible power loss
of 10 W.
EXM378-2 Power EXM378-3 Power

Module Loss Module Loss
EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3
2.28 W 0.22 W
(P1) (P4)
IF962-COM IF961-DIO
0.8 W 2.4 W
(1.6 x P2 = 1.6 x 0.5 W) (P5)
IF962-LPT IF961-AIO
0.8 W 2.5 W
(1.6 x P2 = 1.6 x 0.5 W) (P5)
EXM378-3 1) IF962-VGA
0.13 W 2.5 W
(0.6 x P4 = 0.6 x 0.22 W) (P5)
IF961-DIO 1)
1.44 W
(0.6 x P5 = 0.6 x 2.4 W)
IF961-AIO 1)
1.5 W
(0.6 x P5 = 0.6 x 2.5 W)
IF962-VGA 1)
1.5 W
(0.6 x P5 = 0.6 x 2.5 W)
Total 8.45 W Total 7.62 W
7 1) Calculation of the power loss arising in the 24 V DC converter in the EXM378-2
due to supplying the EXM378-3 and the interface modules it contains.

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Interface Modules 8
8.1 Overview of Interface Modules 8-2
8.2 Module Identification and Slot Compatibility 8-4
8.3 IF 962-VGA Interface Module 8-5
8.4 IF 962-COM Interface Module 8-10
8.5 IF 962-LPT Interface Module 8-17
8.6 IF 961-DIO Interface Module 8-23
8.7 IF 961-AIO Interface Module 8-33
8.8 IF 961-CT1 Interface Module 8-55
8.9 IF 964-DP Interface Module 8-73

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Interface Modules
8.1 Overview
Introduction The interface modules are intended for use with M7-300 and M7-400
automation computers. They can be used in M7-400 programmable modules
and in EXM 378 / EXM 478 expansion modules. The interface modules are
controlled via the ISA bus.
The interface modules have an identification on the front plate to facilitate
identification when installed.
Handling Insertion and removal of the modules and their front connectors must only
take place with the power off. Make sure the modules are connected to the
correct front plugs. The interface modules or the equipment connected to
them may be destroyed if the modules are connected to the wrong plugs.
ESD Guidelines The interface modules have no cover on the underside. The ESD guidelines
must therefore be rigorously observed when handling these modules.
Slots/Module You need the module receptacle numbers to integrate the interface modules
Receptacle into your system (for example during BIOS setup). The numbering of the
Numbers individual receptacles can be found in the descriptions of the M7-400
programmable modules or the M7-300/400 expansion module.
8 Addressing in the The I/O address area from C000H in the M7-300/400 automation computers
M7-300/400 is reserved for addressing the interface modules.
Specific I/O
The basic addresses of the interface modules depend on the module
Address Area
receptacle of the M7-400 programmable module or the M7-300/400
expansion module into which the interface module is plugged. These basic
addresses can be found in the descriptions of the M7-400 programmable
module or the M7-300/400 expansion module.
The registers and their significance and the associated offset addresses for the
individual interface modules are described in the following sections.
The I/O address is the sum of the basic address and the offset address.
Module Every interface module has a fixed identification code. This information is
Identification Code needed in the BIOS setup.

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Interface Modules
Interrupt Up to three interrupts of an interface module (IRQa, IRQb, IRQc) can be

Assignment assigned ISA interrupts as you configure the interface module in the BIOS
setup. This is done by entering the required ISA interrupt in the appropriate
screen page.
The format for entering the interrupts is shown in the following table.
Table 8-1 Format for Entering Interrupts in the Interface Module BIOS Setup
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

1 1 1 0 ISA interrupt number
If you enter the value “F0H” instead of the ISA interrupt (“ExH”), this
interrupt will be processed via a group interrupt.
Group Interrupt Since the number of interrupts is limited because of AT compatibility

requirements, a facility to allow several individual interface module
interrupts to be assigned to a group interrupt is provided. All interface
module interrupts within an expansion module for which the interrupt
assignment “F0H” has been entered share the group interrupt.
The assignment of a group interrupt to the ISA interrupt is carried out when
the interface module is configured in the BIOS setup.
Signal Linking In an expansion module, up to two signals from an interface module can be
linked to another interface module (signal linking). This signal linking is
done when configuring the interface modules in the BIOS setup.
The description of the interface modules tells you whether an interface
module requires signals from another interface module, and thus whether
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signal linking is necessary.

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Interface Modules
8.2 Module Identification Code and Slot Compatibility
Module The following table shows the module identification codes for the interface
Identification Code modules.
Table 8-2 Overview of Identification Codes for

Interface Modules
Interface Module Identification Code

IF 961-AIO 01H
IF 961-CT1 03H
IF 961-DIO 02H
IF 962-COM 41H
IF 962-LPT 44H
IF 962-VGA 81H
IF 964-DP 8CH
Slot Compatibility The interface modules cannot be used in all module receptacles. The
following table shows the compatibility of those modules that cannot be used
universally:
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Table 8-3 Slot Compatibility for Interface Modules That Are Not Universal
Module Receptacle Numbers for Modules ...

Interface module EXM 378-2 EXM 378-3 FM 456-4 CPU 488-4 CPU 488-5 EXM 478
1 2 3 4 5 0 1 0 1 3 0 3 all
IF 962-VGA
D D – D D D D D D – D – D
6ES7 962-1BA00-0AC0
IF 964-DP
D D – D D D D D D D D D D
6ES7 964-2AA00-0AB0

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Interface Modules
8.3 IF 962-VGA Interface Module
Order Number 6ES7 962-1BA00-0AC0
Features The IF 962-VGA interface module is used to connect a keyboard and a VGA
monitor. The interfaces to the keyboard and monitor are AT compatible.
As an alternative to a “normal” keyboard, a keyboard with an integral
trackerball (for instance a PG740 keyboard) can be connected.
The IF 962-VGA is only designed for local use; the distance to peripherals
should not exceed more than about 2.5 m (8 ft.).
Figure 8-1 IF 962-VGA Interface Module
Note
Only one keyboard/graphics module can be used in conjunction with a
programmable module (CPU or FM).

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8.3.1 Connector Pin Assignment
Table 8-4 Socket X1, VGA Monitor Connection on IF 962-VGA (15-Pin High
Density Sub-D Socket)
Socket X1 Pin Signal Definition

VGA Monitor 1 Red video
Connection
2 Green video
3 Blue video
4
5 Signal GND
6 Red video GND
7 Green video GND
8
Blue video GND
9
10 Signal GND
11
12
13 Horizontal synchronization
14 Vertical synchronization
15
8
Table 8-5 Socket X2, Keyboard Plug Connection on IF 962-VGA (6-Pin
Mini-DIN Socket)
Socket X2 Pin Signal Definition Direction

Keyboard 1 Keyboard data Input/output
Connection
2 Mouse data Input/output
3 Signal GND –
4 5 V DC –
5 Keyboard clock Input/output
6 Mouse clock Input/output

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4
6
2
1 5
3
Socket X2
Figure 8-2 Socket X2, Keyboard Plug Connection on IF 962-VGA (6-Pin Mini-DIN
Socket)
8.3.2 Addressing, Interrupt and Module Identification Code
Addressing Addressing conforms to the AT standard.

The following addresses are used by the IF 962-VGA interface module:
Memory addresses: A0000H to C7FFFH
I/O addresses: 060H to 06FH, 3B0H to 3BBH, 3BFH to
3DFH
Interrupt Request The interface module provides the following interrupts:

8
S IRQ a: Keyboard interrupt
S IRQ b: Mouse interrupt (trackerball)
S IRQ c: VGA interrupt
These interrupts are routed to ISA interrupts by the BIOS in accordance with
Table 8-6.
Table 8-6 IF 962-VGA Interface Module Interrupt Assignment
Interrupt Source on Interface Module ISA Interrupt

Keyboard IRQ a IRQ 1
Mouse (trackerball) IRQ b Can be defined in BIOS
setup
VGA IRQ c
Module The identification code for the IF 962-VGA interface module is 81H.
Identification Code

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8.3.3 Technical Data
Technical Data The IF 962-VGA interface module obtains its supply voltage from the
M7-400 programmable modules or the M7-300/400 expansion modules. The
technical data contains the current consumption so that the power supply can
be dimensioned, in other words the current consumption is referred to 24 V
for the M7-300 and 5 V for the M7-400.
6ES7 962-1BA00-0AC0
Technical Data
Supply voltage Supplied from the
M7-400
programmable
modules or the
M7-300/400
expansion modules
Current consumption in 0.21 A
M7-300
(for dimensioning the 24 V
power supply)
M7-400
power supply)
8 VGA controller
Video memory
WD90C24
1 Mbyte
Module identification 81H
Power loss 2.5 W
Dimensions 18.2 mm x 67 mm x
WxHxD 97 mm
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I)
Weight 0.085 kg (0.19 lb.)

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Operating Modes The WD90C24 VGA controller is used in the IF 962-VGA interface module.
Table 8-7 shows the video operating modes supported by the BIOS of the
IF 962-VGA interface module.
Table 8-7 Video Operating Modes of the IF 962-VGA Interface Module
Mode Text / B&W / Resolution Number Character Horizontal Vertical

(HEX) Graphics Color (columns x lines) of Size Frequency Frequency
Colors (kHz) (Hz)
0, 1 Text Color 320 x 200 16 8x8 31.5 70
0, 1 Text Color 320 x 350 16 8 x 14 31.5 70
0, 1 Text Color 360 x 400 16 9 x 16 31.3 70
2, 3 Text Color 640 x 200 16 8x8 31.5 70
2, 3 Text Color 640 x 350 16 8 x 14 31.5 70
2, 3 Text Color 720 x 400 16 9 x 16 31.3 70
4, 5 Graphics Color 320 x 400 4 8x8 31.5 70
6 Graphics B&W 320 x 200 2 8x8 31.5 70
7 Text B&W 720 x 350 2 9 x 14 31.3 70
0D Graphics Color 320 x 200 16 8x8 31.5 70
0E Graphics Color 640 x 200 16 8x8 31.5 70
0F Graphics B&W 640 x 350 2 8 x 14 31.5 70
10 Graphics Color 640 x 350 16 8 x 14 31.5 70
11 Graphics B&W 640 x 480 2 8 x 16 31.5 60
13 Graphics Color 320 x 200 256 8x8 31.5 70
8
54 Text Color 1056 x 344 16 9x9 31.1 70
55 Text Color 1056 x 400 16 8 x 16 31.1 70
5F Graphics Color 640 x 480 256 8 x 16 31.5 60
58/6A Graphics Color 800 x 600 16 8x8 35.1 56
5C Graphics Color 800 x 600 256 8x8 35.1 56
5D Graphics Color 1024 x 768 16 8 x 16 35.6 87 1)
5D Graphics Color 1024 x 768 16 8 x 16 48.4 60
60 Graphics Color 1024 x 768 256 8 x 16 35.6 87 1)
1) Interlaced mode

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8.4 IF 962-COM Interface Module
Order Number 6ES7 962-3AA00-0AC0
Features The IF 962-COM interface module is used to connect equipment that has a
serial interface. It contains two AT compatible serial interfaces (COMa,
COMb).
A maximum of four COM interfaces can be addressed with standard PC
drivers at AT I/O addresses on a programmable module. This includes the
COM interfaces that may be located on the programmable module itself or
on expansion modules. The IF 962-COM interface modules can be operated
both in the AT compatible address area and, with special drivers, in the
address area reserved for M7-300/400.
Connector X1 is for interface COMa, connector X2 for COMb. The signal
levels are defined according to RS232C.
The length of cable to the IF 962-COM interface module should not exceed
about 10 m (33 ft.).
Figure 8-3 IF 962-COM Interface Module
sWhat Can Be Any equipment with an RS232 interface can be connected, such as :
Connected to the
printer, modem, terminal, ......
Interfaces?

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Table 8-8 Connectors X1, X2 on the IF 962-COM (9-Pin Sub-D Male Connector)
Connectors Pin Signal Definition Direction

X1, X2 1 DCD Data carrier detect Input
COMa, COMb
2 RxD Receive data Input
3 TxD Send data Output
4 DTR Data terminal ready Output
5 Signal GND Signal ground (GNDint) –
6 DSR Data set ready Input
7 RTS Request to send Output
8 CTS Clear to send Input
9 RI Ring indicator Input
Note
The signal ground on the COMa and COMb interfaces is referred to the
internal ground.
If necessary, suitable measures must be taken on the plant side to prevent
ground loops.

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8.4.2 Addressing and Interrupts
Addressing The IF 962-COM interface module can be addressed in two ways:

S In the AT compatible I/O address area
S In the M7-300/400-specific I/O address area (from C000H)
Addressing in the The COM interfaces can be used in the AT-compatible I/O address area. The
AT Compatible addresses are defined in the BIOS setup and are shown in the following table.
Address Area
Table 8-9 Addressing the COM Interfaces in the AT-Compatible Address Area
Name I/O Address Remarks

03F8H to 03FFH
02F8H to 02FFH
*)
03E8H to 03EFH Automaticallyy configured
g byy the BIOS
02E8H to 02EFH and can be set in the BIOS setup.
– 0380H to 0387H
– 0280H to 0287H
*) The BIOS scans the addresses in the order 03F8H, 02F8H, 03E8H and 02E8H and
assigns COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4 in ascending order. There is no fixed
assignment of I/O addresses to COMx. If, for instance, only one COM interface is
recognized at address 02E8H, this is COM1.
8
Example of In the following example, I/O addresses 03F8H (COM1) for COMa and
Defining an AT 02F8H (COM2) for COMb are to be defined in the BIOS setup. To do this,
Compatible I/O proceed as follows:
Address
1. Select the “IF Modules” page in the BIOS setup.
2. Enter the module receptacle number of the interface module under
“Select Module #”.
3. Enter the offset address “00H” for the configuration register of the
interface module under “Config.Index” .
4. Enter the value “36H” under “Value”. This value is written to the
configuration register (see Table 8-13).
5. Choose the OK button.

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Addressing in the The IF 962-COM interface module can be be addressed in this reserved
M7-300/400 address area independently of any possible addressing in the AT-compatible
Specific I/O address area.
Address Area
The basic address depends on which slot the interface module occupies in the
expansion module or programmable module. The slot-dependent basic
address of the interface module can be found in the descriptions “M7-300
Expansion Modules”, “M7-400” Expansion Modules” or in the descriptions
of the M7-400 programmable modules.
The registers and their significance and the offset addresses are described
below.
Table 8-10 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 962-COM Interface Module
Offset Function Remarks

Address
00H Configuration register Read/write
08H – 0FH UART 16C552 parallel interface Not used
10H – 17H COMa UART 16C552 Read/write
18H – 1FH COMb UART 16C552. Read/write

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Configuration The configuration register contains the setting, determined by the BIOS
Register setup, that specifies the AT-compatible I/O address area in which the COM
interface is to be used, or whether it is only to be used in the reserved I/O
address area. Tables 8-11 to 8-13 give an overview of the configuration
register setting options.
Table 8-11 Offset Address for the Configuration Register (IF 962-COM)

Address
00H Configuration register Read /write
Table 8-12 Significance of the Data Bits in the Configuration Register

(IF 962-COM)

0 COM b addressing scheme 0 COM a addressing scheme
Table 8-13 Significance of the Addressing Scheme Bits in the Configuration

Register (IF 962-COM)
COM b/a Addressing Scheme

I/O address
Bit 6/2 Bit 5/1 Bit 4/0
Addressing only possible in the reserved
I/O address area (from C000H) 0 0 0
8 (default)
280H 0 0 1
2E8H 0 1 0
2F8H 0 1 1
380H 1 0 0
3E8H 1 0 1
3F8H 1 1 0
Not used 1 1 1
Note
Each COM interface of a modular PC canonly have one AT-compatible I/O
address (this includes modules installed in a programmable module).
COM Interfaces The COM interfaces (COMa and COMb) of UART 16C552 can be addressed
from offset addresses 10H and 18H in accordance with the 16C552 module
specification.

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Data Formats The following data formats can be defined for the IF 962-COM interface
module:
Data bits: 5 bits, 6 bits, 7 bits, 8 bits
Parity: even, odd, disable
Stop bit: 1 bit, 1.5 bits, 2 bits
Transmission The follwing transmission speeds (baud rates) can be set for the IF 962-COM
Speed interface module:
AT-compatible transmission speeds and transmission speeds up to 115.2 kbit/
s.
Note
Please note that the transmission speed for secure operation depends on, for
instance, the cable length, and on the level of interference in the operating
environment.
Interrupt Request The interface module issues an interrupt request (IRQa und IRQb) for each
serial interface.
The assignment of interrupt requests IRQa and IRQb to the corresponding
processor interrupts (for instance IRQ4 and IRQ3) can be specified in the
BIOS setup.
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Table 8-14 Interrupt Assignment for IF 962-COM Interface Module
Interrupt Source in Interface Module ISA Interrupt

COM a IRQ a Can be specified
p in
COM b IRQ b BIOS setup
Module The identification code for the IF 962-COM interface module is 41H.
Identification Code

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Technical Data The IF 962-COM interface module obtains its supply voltage from the
M7-400 programmable modules or the M7-300/400 expansion modules. The
technical data shows the current consumption so that the power supply can be
dimensioned, in other words the current consumption is referred to 24 V for
the M7-300 and 5 V for the M7-400.
6ES7 962-3AA00-0AC0
Technical Data
M7-400
programmable
modules or the
M7-300/400
expansion modules
M7-300
power supply)
M7-400
power supply)
8 Module identification 41H
Power loss 0.5 W
WxHxD 97 mm
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I)
Weight 0.080 kg (0.18 lb.).

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8.5 IF 962-LPT Interface Module
Features The IF 962-LPT interface module contains an AT-compatible parallel

interface (LPT) for connecting a printer with a Centronics interface. The
IF 962-LPT can also be used as a bi-directional data interface. A 25-pin
Sub-D socket for the connecting cable is located on the front of the module.
A maximum of three LPT interfaces can be addressed with standard PC
drivers at AT I/O addresses on a programmable module. This includes the
LPT interfaces that may be located on the programmable module itself or on
expansion modules. The IF 962-LPT interface modules can be operated both
in the AT compatible address area and, with special drivers, in the address
area reserved for M7-300/400.
The length of cable to the IF 962-COM interface module should not exceed
about 3 m (10 ft.).
Figure 8-4 IF 962-LPT Interface Module

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Table 8-15 Connector X1 on IF 962-LPT (25-pin Sub-D Female )
Connector X1 Pin Signal Definition Direction

1 Strobe Input/output
2 Data bit 0 Input/output
10 Acknowledge Input
11 Busy Input
12 Paper end Input
13 Select Input
14 Auto feed Output
15 Error Input
16 Reset Output
17 Select in Output
8 18 GND –
19 GND –
: GND –
24 GND –
25 GND –
Note
The signal ground (GND) on the LPT interface is referred to the internal
ground.
If necessary, suitable measures must be taken on the plant side to prevent
ground loops.

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Addressing The IF 962-LPT interface module can be addressed in two ways:

S In the AT compatible I/O address area
S In the M7-300/400-specific I/O address area (from C000H)
Addressing in the The LPT interfaces can be used in the AT-compatible I/O address area. The
AT Compatible addresses are defined in the BIOS setup and are shown in the following table.
Address Area
Table 8-16 Addressing the LPT Interfaces
Name I/O Address Remarks

03BCH to 3BEH
Automatically
A t ti ll configured
fi d by
b the
th BIOS
*) 0378H to 37FH
and can be defined in the BIOS setup
0278H to 27FH
*) The BIOS scans the addresses in the order 03BCH, 0378H and 0278H and assigns
LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3 in ascending order. There is no fixed assignment of I/O
addresses to LPTx. If, for instance, only one LPT interface is recognized at address
0278H, this is LPT1.
Note
The LPT interface in the MSM478 expansion module in the M7-400 series
always has the I/O address 03BCH. The I/O address 03BCH can therefore not 8
be set for the IF 962-LPT interface module if an MSM478 is used.
Example of In the following example, I/O address 0278H is to be defined in the BIOS
Defining an AT setup. To do this, proceed as follows:
Compatible I/O
1. Select the “IF Modules” page in the BIOS setup.
Address
2. Enter the module receptacle number of the interface module under
“Select Module #”.
3. Enter the offset address “00H” for the configuration register of the
interface module under “Config.Index”.
4. Enter the value “FEH” or “02H” under “Value”. This value is written to
the configuration register (see Table 8-20).
5. Choose the OK button.

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Addressing in the The IF 962-LPT interface module can be be addressed in this reserved
M7-300/400 address area independently of any possible addressing in the AT-compatible
Specific I/O I/O address area.
Address Area
The basic address depends on which slot the interface module occupies in the
expansion module or programmable module. The slot-dependent basic
address of the interface module can be found in the descriptions “M7-300
Expansion Modules”, “M7-400” Expansion Modules” or in the descriptions
below.
Table 8-17 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 962-LPT Interface Module

Address
00H Configuration register Read/write
10H – 17H UART 16C552 parallel interface Read/write
Configuration The configuration register contains the setting, determined by the BIOS
Register setup, that specifies the AT-compatible I/O address area in which the LPT
interface is to be used, or whether it is only to be used in the reserved I/O
address area. Tables 8-18 to 8-20 provide an overview of the configuration
8 register setting options.
Table 8-18 Offset Addresses for the Configuration Register (IF 962-LPT)

Address
0H Configuration register Read /write
Table 8-19 Significance of the Data Bits in the Configuration Register

(IF 962-LPT)

Write: any (“0” or “1”) LPT addressing
Read: always “1” scheme

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Table 8-20 Significance of the Addressing Scheme Bits in the Configuration

Register (IF 962-LPT)
Addressing Scheme
I/O Address
Bit 1 Bit 0
Addressing only possible in the reserved I/O address area
(from C000H) 0 0
(default)
378H 0 1
278H 1 0
3BCH 1 1
Note
Each LPT interface of a programmable module can only have one
AT-compatible I/O address.
The LPT interface contained in the M7-400 MSM478 expansion module
always has the I/O address 03BCH. Therefore, when an MSM478 is used,
the I/O address 03BCH may not be used for the IF 962-LPT interface
module.
Parallel Interface The UART 16C552 parallel interface in the interface module can be
8
addressed from offset address 10H in accordance with the 16C552 module
specification.
Interrupt Request The interface module issues an interrupt request (IRQa).

The assignment of the IRQa interrupt request to the corresponding processor
interrupt request can be specified in the BIOS setup.
Module The identification code for the IF 962-LPT interface module is 44H.
Identification Code

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Technical Data The IF 962-LPT interface module obtains its supply voltage from the M7-400
programmable modules or the M7-300/400 expansion modules. The technical
data gives the current consumption so that the power supply can be
6ES7 962-4AA00-0AC0
Technical Data
M7-400
programmable
modules or the
M7-300/400
expansion modules
M7-300
power supply)
M7-400
power supply)
8 Module identification 44H
Power loss 0.5 W
WxHxD 97 mm
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I)

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8.6 IF 961-DIO Interface Module
Features The principal features of the IF 961-DIO interface module are as follows:
S 8 inputs, floating in groups of 2
Input level, 24 V DC; 8.5 mA
Input interrupt on rising and/or falling pulse edge
The input delay parameter is set common to all channels: approx. 750 µs
or approx. 3 ms
S 8 outputs, floating in groups of 4
Output level, 24 V DC; 0.1A
Outputs are short-circuit proof using electronic protection
Figure 8-5 IF 961-DIO Interface Module
Software Driver A driver is available to link the IF 961-DIO interface module into your user
program. Please see the Programming Manuals for information about this
driver.

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Connector X1 A 25-pin Sub-D socket is provided on the front of the module for the
connecting cable.
Figure 8-6 shows the pin assignments for this socket.
1
14 NC
1M 2
15 DO7
DI0 3
16 DO6
DI1 4
17 DO5
2M 5
18 DO4
DI2 6
19 6L+
DI3 7
20 6M
3M 8
21 DO3
DI4 9
22 DO2
DI5 10
23 DO1
4M 11
24 DO0
DI6 12
25 5L+
DI7 13 5M
Figure 8-6 Pin Assignment of Connector X1 on IF 961-DIO (25-pin Sub-D Socket)

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Figures 8-7 and 8-8 show the block diagrams and connection diagrams for
the digital input and output circuits.
1
1M 14 NC
2 DO7
DI0 15
3 DO6
Internal DI1 16
4 DO5
Data Bus 2M 17
5 DO4
DI2 18
6 6L+
DI3 19
7 6M
Mintern 3M 20
8 DO3
DI4 21
9 DO2
DI5 22
Block Diagram 10 DO1
4M 23
11 DO0
DI6 24
12 5L+
DI7 25 13 5M
Connection
Diagram
Figure 8-7 Block and Connection Diagram of Digital Input Circuits
1M 14
1
2
NC
DO7
8
DI0 15
3 DO6
DI1 16
4 DO5
2M 17
5 DO4 L+
DI2 18
6 6L+
DI3 19 Internal
7 6M
3M 20 Data Bus
8 DO3
DI4 21
9 DO2
DI5 22
10 DO1
4M 23
11 DO0 Mintern
DI6 24
12 5L+
DI7 25 13 5M
M
Connection Block Diagram
Diagram
Figure 8-8 Block and Connection Diagram of Digital Output Circuits

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Addressing in the The basic address depends on which slot the interface module occupies in the
M7-300/400 expansion module or programmable module. The slot-dependent basic
Specific I/O address of the interface module can be found in the descriptions “M7-300
Address Area Expansion Modules”, “M7-400” Expansion Modules” or in the descriptions
below.
Table 8-21 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 961-DIO Interface Module

Address
00H Digital input user data DI0 – DI7 (Digital Input)
01H Digital output user data DO0 – DO7 (Digital Output)
02H Acknowledgement register Acknowledge interrupt
03H Interrupt register Read interrupt cause
04H Interrupt enable register General interrupt enable
05H Rising pulse edge selector register Interrupt issued on rising pulse
edge of digital input
06H Falling pulse edge selector register Interrupt issued on falling pulse
edge of digital input
8 07H Mode register Input delay setting

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Digital Input Tables 8-22 and 8-23 provide an overview of the digital inputs.
Table 8-22 Offset Address for Digital Input (IF 961-DIO)

Address
0 Digital input user data Read only
Table 8-23 Assignment of Digital Input (DI-) Channels to Bits (IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 DI channel 0 Range from Range from
-30 V to 5 V 13 V to 30 V
: : : :
27 DI channel 7 Range from Range from
-30 V to 5 V 13 V to 30 V
Digital Output Tables 8-24 and 8-25 provide an overview of the digital outputs.
Table 8-24 Offset Address for Digital Output (IF 961-DIO)

Address
1 Digital output user data Read / write
8
Table 8-25 Assignment of Digital Output (DO-) Channels to Bits (IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 DO channel 0 0V + 24 V
: : : :
27 DO channel 7 0V + 24 V

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Acknowledgement The interrupt is acknowledged in this register. Tables 8-26 and 8-27 provide
Register an overview of the acknowledgement register.
Table 8-26 Offset Address for Acknowledgement Register (IF 961-DIO)

Address
2 Acknowledgement register Write only
Table 8-27 Significance of Bits in Acknowledgement Register (IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 Reserved
: :
26 Reserved
27 Acknowledge interrupt Yes No
Interrupt Register This register contains the cause of the interrupt. Tables 8-28 and 8-29 provide
an overview of the interrupt register.
Table 8-28 Offset Address for Interrupt Register (IF 961-DIO)
8 3
Address
Interrupt register Read only
Table 8-29 Significance of Bits in Interrupt Register (IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 Change of level in DI channel 0 No Yes
: : : :
27 Change of level in DI channel 7 No Yes

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Interrupt Enable Tables 8-30 and 8-31 provide an overview of the interrupt enable register.
Register
Table 8-30 Offset Address for Interrupt Enable Register (IF 961-DIO)

Address
4 Interrupt enable register Read / write
Table 8-31 Significance of Bits in Interrupt Enable Register (IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 Reserved
: :
26 Reserved
27 Interrupt Disabled Enabled
Rising Pulse Edge Tables 8-32 and 8-33 provide an overview of the selection registerer for
Selection Register creation of interrupts on a rising pulse edge of a digital input.
Table 8-32 Offset Address for Rising Pulse Edge Selection Register (IF 961-DIO)

Address
5 Rising pulse edge selection register Read / write
8
Table 8-33 Significance of Bits in the Rising Pulse Edge Selection Register
(IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 Creates interrupt on rising pulse edge in Disabled Enabled
digital input channel 0
: : : :
27 Creates interrupt on rising pulse edge in Disabled Enabled

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Falling Pulse Edge Tables 8-34 and 8-35 provide an overview of the selection register for the
Selection Register creation of interrupts on the falling pulse edge of a digital input.
Table 8-34 Offset Address for Falling Pulse Edge Selection Register (IF 961-DIO)

Address
6 Falling pulse edge selection register Read / write
Table 8-35 Significance of Bits in the Falling Pulse Edge Selection Register
(IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 Creates interrupt on falling pulse edge of Disabled Enabled
: : : :
27 Creates interrupt on falling pulse edge of Disabled Enabled
Mode Register Tables 8-36 and 8-37 provide an overview of the mode register.
Table 8-36 Offset Address for the Mode Register (IF 961-DIO)

8 7
Address
Mode register Read / write
Table 8-37 Significance of Bits in Mode Register (IF 961-DIO)
Bit Function =0 =1
20 Input delay 3 ms 750 µs
21 Reserved
: :
27 Reserved
Status After Power The input delay is set to 3 ms after the interface module has been switched
Up (Reset Status) on.

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interrupt request can be defined in the BIOS setup.
Module The identification code for the IF 961-DIO interface module is 02H.
Identification Code
Technical Data The IF 961-DIO interface module obtains its supply voltage from the M7-400
data shows the current consumption so that the power supply can be
6ES7 961-1AA00-0AC0 Number of inputs that can be 8

controlled simultaneously
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions 18.2 mm x 67 mm x Number of outputs that can be 8
WxHxD 97 mm controlled simultaneously
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I)
Weight 0.065 kg (0.14lb.) Floating
S in groups of
Yes (opto-coupler)
2
8
Module data
Permissible potential
Module identification 02H differences
Number of inputs 8 S Between the M 75 V DC
Number of outputs 8 connections of the groups 60 V AC
Cable length S Between input (M 75 V DC
connection) and central 60 V AC
S unscreened 200 m with 750 µs,
ground point
600 m with 3 ms
delay time S Insulation tested at 500 V DC
S screened 1000 m Supply voltage Supplied from the
M7-400
Voltages, currents, potentials
programmable module
Rated voltage 24 V DC or the M7-300/400
Load power supply L+ expansion modules
Permissible range of rated 20.4 V to 28.8 V Current consumption in 0.03 A
voltage for M7-300 (for dimensioning the
load power supply L+ 24 V power supply)
Protection against incorrect No Current consumption in 0.085 A
connection (fuse) M7-400 (for dimensioning the
5 V power supply)
Current consumption L+ Depends on load
circuits Module power loss 2.4 W

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Status, alarms, diagnostics Actuator selection data

Status indication – Output voltage
Interrupt 1 group interrupt from S With “0” signal Max. 3 V
up to 8 sources S With “1” signal L+ – 1.5 V
Diagnostic functions No
Output current
Sensor selection data S With “1” signal
Rated value 0.1 A
Input voltage
Permissible range 5 mA to 0.1 A
S Rated value 24 V DC
S With “0” signal (residual Max. 100 µA
S For “1” signal 13 V to 30 V current)
S For “0” signal – 30 V to + 5 V
Lamp load Max. 2.4 W
Input current
Parallel switching of 2 outputs No
S With “1” signal 4 mA to 8.5 mA
Controlling a digital input Yes
Input delay time 750 µs or 3 ms
Max. switching frequency
Input characteristic To IEC 1131, part 2
S With resistive load/lamp 500 Hz
Type of input to IEC 1131 Type 1 load
Connection of 2-wire BEROs Possible under S With inductive load 2.0 Hz at 0.1 A
following conditions
Inductive breaking voltage L+ – 39 V
S Permissible quiescent :
limitation (internal)
current 1.5 mA
Output short-circuit protection Yes, electronic
S Permissible supply voltage Min. 22 V

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8.7 IF 961-AIO Interface Module
Features The main features of the IF 961-AIO interface module are as follows:
S 4 analog inputs, each as current and voltage input
S 2 analog outputs, each as current and voltage output
S Power supply for the analog circuits from external 24 V DC
Figure 8-9 IF 961-AIO Interface Module
Software Driver A driver is available for linking the IF 961-AIO interface module into your
user program. Information about this driver can be found in the Programming
Manuals.
Measuring Range The measurement type (current or voltage measurement) of an input channel
and Output Range is selected by the wiring of the analog inputs (see Figure 8-10). The output
Selection Feature type (current or voltage output) is selected by the wiring of the analog
outputs (see Figure 8-10).

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8.7.1 Connector Pin Assignment and Connection Diagram
Connector X1 A 25-pin Sub-D socket for the connecting cable is situated on the front of the
module.
Figure 8-10 shows the pin assignments for connector X1 and the module
connection diagram.
Connection diagram for voltage Connection diagram for cur-

measurement rent measurement
1 L+ 1 L+
2 MV0+ 2
16 M0- CH 0 16 M0-
MI CH 0
15 15 0+
4 MV1+ 4
18 M1- CH 1 18 M1-
1 CH 1
14 L+ MI1+
L1+ 2 17 17
15 MV0+ MV2+
MI0+ 3 6 6
16 NC M2- CH2 M2-
M0- 4 20 20
MV1+ MI2+ CH 2
MI1+ 17 19 19
5 NC
M1- 18 8 MV3+ 8
6 MV2+ CH 3
MI2+ 19 22 M3- 22 M3-
7 NC CH 3
M2- 20 21 21 MI3+
8 MV3+
MI3+ 21
9 S0
M3- 22
10 QV0
QI0 23
11 QV1 Connection diagram for voltage Connection diagram for cur-
QI1 24
12 S1 output rent output
L2+ 25
8 13 M
10 V L
9
R
QV0
S0 CH 0
10
9
23 M rail 23 A RL QI0 CH 0
11 V RL of PLC QV1 11
M rail
12 S1 CH1 12
R of PLC
24 24 A L QI1 CH1
13 M 13 M
Figure 8-10 Pin Assignments of Connector X1 (25-pin Sub-D Socket) and Connection Diagram – IF 961-AIO
Note
Use screened cables only for the input and output connections.

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Signal Definitions The table below provides a definition of the signals in Figure 8-10.
Table 8-38 Definitions of the Signals on Connector X1 of the IF 961-AIO Interface

Module
Signal Definition
MV0+ ... MV3+ Analog inputs: input voltage
MI0+ ... MI3+ Analog inputs: input current
M0- ... M3- Reference potential for analog inputs
QV0, QV1 Analog outputs: output voltage
QI0, QI1 Analog outputs: output current
S0, S1 Reference potential for analog outputs
L+ Power supply input 24 V DC
L1+, L2+ Current supply output for 2-wire transmitters (24 V DC)
M Ground (0 V)
Block Diagram Figure 8-11 shows the block diagram for the IF 961-AIO interface module.
Inputs
U
I CH 0
U
A
I
CH 1
8
D U
CH 2
I
U CH 3
I
Internal
Data L1+
Bus Current
Limiting
L2+
Outputs
A U
I CH 0
D U CH 1
I
Internal
Power L+
Supply M
Figure 8-11 Block Diagram of IF 961-AIO Interface Module

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8.7.2 Connecting Sensors to Analog Inputs
Introduction Depending on the type of measurement, various sensors can be connected to

the analog inputs:
S Voltage sensor
S Current sensor as
– 2-wire transmitter
– 4-wire transmitter
S Resistance
This section describes how to connect the sensors and what to look out for
when doing so.
Connecting The maximum permissible voltage difference (UCM = 8 V AC) between the
Sensors to Analog inputs and the internal ground must not be exceeded.
Inputs
The choice of measuring range (current/voltage) is made by appropriate
wiring of the front connecting plug and by calling up the software driver
provided for the measuring range.
Unused Channels Unused input channels must be short-dircuited and grounded. This ensures
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Floating Sensor With floating sensors, potential differences can arise between the individual
sensors. These can occur due to faults or because of the location of the
sensor.
Note
Ensure that UCM (common mode voltage) does not exceed the permitted
value. If this happens, measurements will be corrupted.
Figure 8-12 shows the connections for floating sensors.
Floating
Sensor
MV0+
+
UE0
– M0-
+
UCM0 MV1+
– +
UE1
– M1-
+
UCM1
–
MSENSOR
Ground Bus
Figure 8-12 Connection of Isolated Sensors

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Non-Isolated With non-isolated sensors, there must be no potential difference between the
Sensor sensors. Additional measures must be taken to ensure this if necessary
(equipotential bonding conductor).
Figure 8-13 shows the connection of non-isolated sensors.
Non-Isolated
Sensor
MV0+
+
UE0 M0-
–
MV1+
+
UE1 M1-
–
MSENSOR
Ground Bus
Figure 8-13 Connection of Non-Isolated Sensors
Connecting Figure 8-14 shows the connection of voltage sensors to an analog input
Voltage Sensors module.
8 +24 V
L+
+ MV0+
U M0-
–
+ MV1+
U M1-
–
UCM0 UCM1
0V M
Figure 8-14 Connection of Voltage Sensors

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Connecting Figures 8-15 and 8-16 show the connection of current sensors to an analog
Current Sensors input module as 2-wire and 4-wire transmitters.
as 2-Wire and
The 24 V supply voltage is fed to the 2-wire transmitter via a protected
4-Wire
output (L1+, L2+). The 2-wire transmitter converts the measured value into a
Transmitters
current of 4 mA to 20 mA. The range 4 mA to 20 mA is converted to the
required format by a function in the software driver.
4-wire transmitters have a separate supply voltage.
+24 V
Sensors, L+
e.g. for pres-
sure
2-wire + L1+
P
transmitter – MI0-
4 .. 20 mA Um
M0-
2-wire +
P
transmitter – MI1+
4 .. 20 mA Um
M1-
0V M
Figure 8-15 Connection of 2-Wire Transmitters
8
+24 V
Sensors, L+
e.g. for pres-
sure + MV0+
transmitter
P
– M0-
4–wire
+ MV1+
P
– M1-
UCM0 UCM1
0V M
Figure 8-16 Connection of 4-Wire Transmitters

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Connecting Resistance thermometers and resistors are measured in a 4-wire circuit. A

Resistance constant current IC, whose parameters can be defined, is fed to each of the
Thermometers resistance thermometers/resistors via an analog output QI. The voltage
(such as Pt 100) created at the resistance thermometer/resistor is measured via the terminals
and Resistors M+ und M- . This produces a very accurate measuring result in the case of a
4-wire connection.
The cables feeding the constant current are laid parallel to the measuring
cables and are only connected together at the terminals on the resistor.
Voltage drops in the constant current cables do not therefore produce errors
in the measurement result.
A 3-wire connection is not possible with the IF 961-AIO interface module.
Figure 8-17 shows the connections for resistance thermometers/resistors with
current for each provided through an analog output.
+24 V
L+
MV0+
M0-
QI0+
IC
MV1+
M1-
QI1+
IC
0V M
8
Figure 8-17 4-Wire Connection of Resistance Thermometers/Resistors with Individual
Constant Current Sources

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Figure 8-18 shows the connection of resistance thermometers/resistors with

common current supply from a single analog output. The maximum
permitted impedance for analog outputs and the maximum permitted
common mode voltage (UCM) must be taken into account.
+24 V
L+
MV0+
M0-
QI0+
IC
MV3+
M3-
0V M
Figure 8-18 4-Wire Connection of Resistance Thermometers/Resistors with Common

Constant Current Source

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8.7.3 Connecting Loads and Actuators to Analog Outputs
Abbreviations The following abbreviations appear in Figures 8-19 and 8-20:

Used
QI: Analog output current
QV: Analog output voltage
S: Refernce potential of analog circuit
RL: Load resistance
Figures 8-19 and 8-20 show how to connect loads/actuators to the current or
voltage outputs of the analog output module.
Connecting Loads The connection to one channel is shown as an example.

to the Current
Output
L+ +24 V
QI
RL
UCM
8
M 0V
Ground Bus
Figure 8-19 Connection of Loads/Actuators to a Current Output in 2-Wire Circuit

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Connecting Loads or Actuators to Analog Outputs, Continued
Connecting Loads The connection of two channels is shown as an example.

to the Voltage
Output
L+ +24 V
QV1
S1
RL1
QV0
S0
RL2
0V UCM1 UCM0
M
Ground Bus
Figure 8-20 Connection of Loads/Actuators to a Voltage Output in 3-Wire Circuit

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8.7.4 Conversion Time and Cycle Time of the Analog Input Channels
Introduction This section contains the definitions and relationships of conversion time and
cycle time for analog input modules.
Conversion Time The conversion time is the sum of the conversion time of the analog/digital
converter (ADC) and the settling time of the multiplexer.
Cycle Time The analog-digital conversion and the transmission of the digitized measured
values takes place on demand or as a multiplexed signal (parameter
assignment necessary), in other words, the analog input channels are
converted consecutively. The cycle time, the time until an analog input value
is converted again, is the sum of the conversion times of all the analog input
channels in the interface module.
Figure 8-21 shows how the cycle time is made up in the case of a 4-channel
analog input module.
Channel 0
Conversion Time
Channel 1
8 Conversion Time1
Cycle Time
Channel 3
Conversion Time
Figure 8-21 Cycle Time of Analog Input Module

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8.7.5 Conversion, Cycle, Settling and Response Times of the Analog

Output Channels
Introduction This section contains the definitions and relationships of the relevant times
for the analog output modules.
Conversion Time The conversion time of the analog output channels includes the time taken to
transfer the digitized output value from internal memory and the time taken
by the digital-analog conversion.
Settling Time The settling time, in other words, the time that elapses from the arrival of the
converted value until the value specified at the analog output is reached,
depends on the load. A distinction must be made between resistive,
capacitive or inductive load.
Response Time The response time, in other words, the time that elapses from the arrival of
the digital output value in internal memory until the value specified at the
analog output is reached, is, in the worst case, the sum of the cycle time and
the settling time. The worst case occurs if the analog channel is converted
shortly before transmission of a new output value and is not converted again
until all the other channels have been converted (cycle time).
Figure 8-22 shows the response time of the analog output channels.
tA
8
tE
tZ
t1 t2 t3
tA = Response time
tZ = Cycle time = n x conversion time (n = activated channels)
tE = Settling time
t1 = Arrival of new digitized value
t2 = Output value transferred and converted
t3 = Specified output value reached
Figure 8-22 Response Time of Analog Output Channels

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8.7.6 Commissioning the IF 961-AIO Interface Modules
Electrical The ground connection (M and S0/S1) of the analog input/ouput module must
Configuration be connected to the ground connection of the load power supply. Use a
1 mm2 cable for this purpose.
Unused Channels Unused input channels must be short-circuited. This ensures optimum
immunity to interference for the analog module.
Unused output channels are left open circuit.
8.7.7 Addressing
Addressing The IF 961-AIO interface module is addressed in the area reserved for the
M7-300/400 (from C000H).
M7-300/400- expansion module or programmable module. The slot-dependent basic
8 The registers and their significance and the offset addresses are described
below.
Table 8-39 Assignment of Offset Addresses for the IF 961-AIO Interface Module
Offset Read Function Write Function

Address
00H ADC data channel 0 (20 – 215) DAC data channel 0 (20 – 215)
02H ADC data channel 1 (20 – 215) DAC data channel 1 (20 – 215)
04H ADC data channel 2 (20 – 215) Reserved
06H ADC data channel 3 (20 – 215) Reserved
08H Indicates settings such as automatic Setting of automatic conversion,
conversion, cycle time, interrupt cycle time and interrupt enable
enable
0AH Indicates channel number Output of channel number
0CH Indicates end of conversion (EOC) Start analog-digital conversion
and voltage error
0EH Reserved Interrupt acknowledgement

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8.7.8 Analog Output
Analog Output The 12-bit digital value to be converted is loaded left-justified into the DAC
data register of the corresponding DAC channel. Digital-analog conversion
on the selected channel takes place once the value has been loaded into the
register.
The table below shows the assignment of addresses to the output channels
and the significance of the data bits.
The data format of digital output values is a 2’s complement 16-bit value.
How the digital output value is represented can be seen in Table 8-43.
Table 8-40 Significance of the Data Bits for the Analog Output (IF 961-AIO)
Offset Remarks
Address D15
Write D0
00H 211 210 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 0 0 0 0 DAC data channel 0
02H 211 210 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 0 0 0 0 DAC data channel 1
Status After Both output channels have the value “0”.

Power Up

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8.7.9 Analog Input
Analog Input Tables 8-41 and 8-42 below provide an overview of the write and read
registers for the analog input.
The data format of the analog input values is a 2’s complement 16-bit value.
How the digitized measured value is represented can be seen in Table 8-43.
Table 8-41 Significance of the Input Bits for the Analog Input (IF 961-AIO)
Offset Remarks
Address D15
Read D0
00H 215 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 ADC data channel 0
I
A
08H N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ta ta ta Control register 1
C
T
ADC
0AH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Control register 2
channel no.
E
P
0CH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O ADC status register
F
C
ta = 000 5.7 ms cycle time of automatic conversion
ta = 001 2.8 ms
ta = 010 1.3 ms
8 ta = 011
ta = 100
600 µs
185 µs
INT Interrupt enable, INT = 0 = disabled, INT = 1 = enabled
AC = 1 Automatic conversion of all ADC channels enabled
ADC channel no. Number of selected ADC channel (for conversion on demand)
(individual encoding)
ADC = 001 Channel 0
ADC = 010 Channel 1
ADC = 011 Channel 2
ADC = 100 Channel 3
PF = 1 Power failure, no external voltage available
EOC = 1 End of conversion, end of analog-digital conversion on the selected channel

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Table 8-42 Significance of the Control Bits for the Analog Input (IF 961-AIO)
Offset Remarks
Address D15
Write D0
I
A
08H N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ta ta ta Control register 1
C
T
ADC
0AH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Control register 2
channel no.
S
0CH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADC status register
C
Acknowledge inter-
0EH x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x rupt
x = any
ta = 000 5.7 ms cycle time of automatic conversion
ta = 001 2.8 ms
ta = 010 1.3 ms
ta = 011 600 µs
ta = 100 185 µs
AC = 1 Automatic conversion of all ADC channels enabled
INT = 1 Create an interrupt after end of cycle
ADC-channel no. Number of selected ADC channel:
ADC = 001 Channel 0
ADC = 010 Channel 1
ADC = 011 Channel 2
ADC = 100 Channel 3
SC = 1 Start of analog-digital conversion (SC = Start of conversion for individual encoding)
8
Status After Control register 1: AC = 0, INT = 0, ta = 0 ⇒ 5.7 ms
Power Up Control register 2: ADC = 001 ⇒ ADC channel no. = 0
ADC status register : SC = 0

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Starting an The steps necessary for the individual encoding on an ADC channel are
Individual ADC described below:
Channel
1. Select the ADC input channel by writing the channel number into control
register 2 (offset address “0AH”).
2. Start ADC conversion by setting the SC bit in the ADC status register to
“1” (offset address “0CH”).
3. Read the “EOC” bit in the ADC status register at offset address “0CH”
and wait until EOC = 1.
4. Read the analog value under the appropriate address (offset addresses
“00H” to “06H”).
Cyclic Conversion The steps necessary for the cyclic conversion of the ADC channels are
of ADC Channels described below:
1. Set the AC bit in control register 1 to “1” (offset address “08H”).
2. Wait for interrupt.
3. Read the value under the appropriate address (offset addresses “00H” to
”06H”).
4. Acknowledge the interrupt by writing to offset address “0EH”, data bits 0
to 15 are irrelevant in this instance

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8.7.10 Representation of Analog Values for the Analog Input Measuring

Ranges
Voltage and Table 8-43 shows the representation of the digitized measured value for:
Current Range
S the ± 10 V voltage range and
S the ± 20 mA current range.
Table 8-43 Representation of the Digitized Measured Value for the Analog Input (Voltage and Current Range)
Measured Units Measuring range Measuring range

Range
Value in % Decimal Hexadecimal "10 V "20 mA
Overflow ≤118.51 32767 7FFFH ≤11.851 V ≤23.7 mA

117.589 32511 7EFFH 11.7589 V 23.515 mA
Overrange : : : : :
100.004 27649 6C01H 10.0004 V 20.001 mA
100 27648 6C00H 10 V 20 mA
: : : : :
Rated range 0 0 0H 0V 0 mA
: : : : :
-100 -27648 9400H -10 V -20 mA
-100.004 -27649 93FFH -10.0004 V -20.001 mA 8
Underrange : : : : :
-117.59 -32512 8100H -11.759 V -23.516 mA
Underflow ≥-118.51 -32768 8000H ≥-11.851 V ≥-23.7 mA

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8.7.11 Analog Value Representation for the Analog Output Ranges
Voltage and Table 8-44 shows the representation of

Current Output
S the ± 10 V voltage output range and
Range
S the ± 20 mA current output range.
Table 8-44 Representation of the Analog Output Range (Voltage and Current Output Range)
Units Output range Output range

Range
Decimal Hexadecimal "10 V "20 mA
Overflow ≥32512 ≥7F00H 11.851 V

32496 7EF0H 11.7534 V
Overrange : : :
27664 6C10H 10.0005 V
27648 6C00H 10 V 20 mA
: : : :
Rated range 0 0H 0V 0 mA
: : : :
–27648 9400H –10 V –20 mA
–27664 93F0H –10.0005 V
8 Underrange : : :
–32512 8100H –11.759 V
Underflow ≤–32528 ≤80F0H –11.851 V
8.7.12 Interrupts and Module Identification Code

Module The identification code for the IF 961-AIO interface module is 01H.
Identification Code

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Technical Data The IF 961-AIO interface module obtains its supply voltage from the M7-400
6ES7 961-2AA00-0AC0 Voltages, currents, potentials
Dimensions and Weight Supply voltage Supplied from the

M7-400
Dimensions 18.2 mm x 67 mm x programmable module
WxHxD 97 mm or the M7-300/400
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I) expansion modules
Weight 0.085 kg (0.19 lb.) M7-300 (for dimensioning the
Module-specific data 24 V power supply)
Module identification 01H Current consumption in 0.085 A

M7-400 (for dimensioning the
Number of inputs 4 5 V power supply)
Number of outputs 2 Power loss 2.5 W
Length of screened cable < 200 m Formation of input analog value
Voltages, currents, potentials Measuring principle Encoding of
instantaneous value
Rated voltage DC 24 V
Load power supply L + Resolution (incl. overrange) 16 bit, bipolar, 2’s
Current consumption L + 150 mA
Conversion time / channel
complement
35 µs
8
Protection against incorrect No
connection Cycle time (all channels) 5.7 ms, 2.8 ms, 1.3 ms,
(automatic conversion) 600 µs, 185 µs
Voltage isolation No
Permissible common mode
voltage (UCM)
S Between inputs or inputs < 8 V AC
to central grounding point
S Between voltage outputs < 1.5 V DC
or voltage outputs to
central grounding point
S Between current outputs or < 2.4 V DC
current outputs to central
grounding point

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Technical Data, Continuation

Interference suppression, error limits for inputs Formation of output analog value
Interference voltage Resolution (incl. overrange) 12 bit, bipolar, 2’s
suppression for complement
f=n (50/60 Hz " 1 %)
Cycle time (all channels) Determined by
n = 1, 2, ...
software
S Common mode > 60 dB
interference Interference suppression, error limits for outputs
(USS < 1 V) Crosstalk between outputs > 60 dB
S Normal mode interference 0 dB Operational limit error
(Peak interference
(in entire temperature range,
value < rated value of
referred to output range)
input range)
Crosstalk between inputs > 60 dB S Voltage output "1.0 %
S Current output "1.0 %
Operational limit error
(in entire temperature range, Basic error (operational limit
referred to input range) error at 25 _C, referred to
S Voltage input "0.8 % output range)
S Current input "0,8 % S Voltage output "0.8 %
Basic error (operational limit S Current output "0.8 %
error at 25 _C, referred to input
Output ripple (referred to full " 0.1 %
range)
scale of output range;
S Voltage input "0.7 % bandwidth 50 kHz)
S Current input "0.7 %
Actuator selection data
Linearity error (referred to " 0.05 %
Output ranges (nominal) ± 10 V
input range)
± 20 mA
Repeatability in stable " 0.2 %
Load impedance in case of
condition at 25 _C, referred to
8 input range) S Voltage output min. 2 kΩ
Sensor selection data

S Current output max. 500 Ω
S Capacitive load max. 1.6 F
Input ranges (nominal)/input ± 10 V/100 k
resistance ± 20 mA/50 Voltage output
Permissible input voltage ± 18 V

S Short-circuit protection Yes
(destruction limit) for voltage S Short-circuit current Max. 40 mA
input Current output
Permissible input current ± 40 mA S No-load voltage Max. 13.1 V
(destruction limit) for current
input Actuator connection
Sensor connection for

S for voltage output
3-wire connection Possible
S Voltage measurement Possible 4-wire connection Not possible
S Current measurement (measurement cable)
as 2-wire transmitterr Possible S for current output Possible
2-wire connection
as 4-wire transmitter Possible
S Resistance measurement Possible 1)
1) Supplied with constant current from an analog
output

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8.8 IF 961-CT1 Interface Module
Features The IF 961-CT1 interface module is designed for the connection of

incremental sensors. It has the following features:
S Connection with RS422 or 24 V signals
S 4 isolated digital inputs (START, STOP, SET, RESET)
S 2 isolated digital outputs (Q1, Q2)
Figure 8-23 IF 961-CT1 Interface Module
Software Driver A driver is available for linking the IF 961-CT1 interface module into your
Manuals.

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8.8.1 What Can the IF 961-CT1 Interface Module Do?
Introduction This section provides an overview of the functionality of the IF 961-CT1

interface module.
This functionality is achieved using the associated driver software.
What Can the The IF 961-CT1 interface module is a fast counter module. The module has a
IF 961-CT1 Module counter that can count through the following ranges:
Do?
S 0 to 4 294 967 295 or
S - 2 147 483 648 to + 2 147 483 647.
The maximum input frequency of the count signal is 500 kHz (5 V) or
200 kHz (24 V).
The IF 961-CT1 interface module can be used for the following counting
tasks:
S Continuous counting
S Forward/backward counting once
S Periodic forward/backward counting
The counting process can be started and stopped by either the user program
or an external signal.
Comparison Two comparison values can be stored in the module. These values are
8 Values assigned to the two outputs on the module. If the count value reaches one of
the comparison values, the associated output can be set to initiate control
actions in the process directly.
Start Value The IF 961-CT1 can be assigned an initial value. The counter is set to the
initial value when a signal is present on a 24 V digital input on the module.
Gate Functions The counting process can be started and stopped depending on other events
by the use of gate functions.
The IF 961-CT1 interface module has two gate functions:
S A software gate controlled by the program.
S A hardware gate controlled via the digital inputs on the interface module.
Interrupts The IF 961-CT1 can issue an interrupt when the comparison value is reached,
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Delay and Pulse You can specify a delay (dead time) and a minimum pulse length for the
Length digital outputs of the IF 961-CT1.
Which Signals can The IF 961-CT1 interface module can count signals generated by incremental
the IF 961-CT1 encoders with 5 V differential signals or 24 V signals.
Count?
The IF 961-CT1 can also count 24 V signals from, for instance, a
photoelectric barrier.
8.8.2 Which Encoders Can Be Connected?
Connecting Various types of encoder that provide the pulses for the counting signals can
Various Encoders be connected to the IF 961-CT1 interface module. Table 8-45 provides an
overvirew of the various types of encoder and the relevant signals.
Table 8-45 Encoders for the IF 961-CT1 Interface Module
Encoder Signal
5 V incremental encoder Differential signals A, A, B, B and N, N
A differential signal as count signal
5 V pulse encoder
A differential signal as direction signal
A differential signal as count signal
5 V pulse encoder
No direction signal
24 incremental encoder A*, B* and N*
8
24 V pulse encoder 24 V with direction signal
24 V pulse encoder 24 V without direction signal
5 V Incremental The 5 V incremental encoder supplies the module with differential signals A,
Encoder A, B, B and N, N to RS 422, signals A, B and N being the inverse signals of
A, B and N.
Encoders with these six signals are known as symmetrical encoders.
Figure 8-24 shows the profile of these signals against time.

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Signal A
Signal A
Signal B
Signal B
Signal N
Signal N
Counting Direction Forwards Backwards
Figure 8-24 Signals from the 5 V Incremental Encoder
The IF 961-CT1 interface module recognizes the counting direction from the
ratio of signals A and B. The diagrams in the next section (“Pulse
Evaluation”) show which edges of signals A and B are counted forwards or
backwards.
Signals B and B can be inverted by parameter assignment to change the
counting direction without having to change the connections.
5 V Pulse Encoder The encoder only provides a 5 V differential signal as a count signal. This
with/without must be connected to terminals A and A.
Direction Signal
The 5 V differential signal on terminals B and B is used as the direction
signal.
Table 8-46 shows how the counting direction depends on the signal on
terminals B and B.
8 Table 8-46 Counting Direction in Relation to the Signal on Connections B and B
Signal on Connections B and B Counting Direction

No signal Backwards
B positive relative to B Backwards
B negative relative to B Forwards
When assigning parameters, you must select the “Cycle and Direction”
encoder. Analysis of the unconnected signals must be disabled using the
appropriate parameter.
The module only counts the positive edge of signal A. A multiple evaluation
is not possible.
Inversion of signal B is not possible.
How are the Sig- Signals A and B are used for counting in the case of the 5 V incremental
nals Monitored? encoder. By setting the appropriate parameters, signal N can be used to set
the counter to its initial value.
The interface module monitors whether the cables are connected and whether
there is a wire break or short-circuit.

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You can use parameters to specify which of the three signal pairs are to be
monitored. Unused signals do not therefore need to be connected if the
analysis of these signal pairs has been disabled by parameter assignment.
If all three signals indicate a fault, either the encoder or the encoder 5V
power supply is faulty or no encoder is connected.
24 V Incremental The 24 V incremental encoder provides signals A*, B* and N* in the same
Encoder time relationship as signals A, B and N on the 5 V incremental encoder.
Encoders that provide no inverse signals are known as asymmetrical
encoders.
24 V incremental encoders with source switching or with differential mode or
ground switching can be connected if wired accordingly Refer to Figures
8-31 and 8-32 on Pages 8-68 and 8-69.
As with the 5 V incremental encoders, the counting direction can be reversed
by the “inversion, no inversion” parameter setting.
24 V Pulse The encoder, for example a photoelectric barrier, only provides one counting
Encoder signal, which must be connected to terminal A* on the front plug.
with/without
In addition, a signal can be connected to terminal B* as a direction signal.
Direction Signal
Figure 8-25 shows the time sequence of the signals from a 24 V pulse
encoder with direction signal, and the resulting counting pulse.
Signal A*
Signal B* as
8
direction signal
Forwards
count pulse
Backwards
count pulse
Figure 8-25 Signals from a 24 V Pulse Encoder with Direction Signal

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The counting direction depends on the wiring of terminal B*. Table 8-47
shows how the counting direction changes depending on the wiring of
terminal B*.
Table 8-47 Counting Direction in Relation to the Wiring of Terminal B*
Terminal B* Counting direction

No connection Forwards
24 V connected Backwards
Short-circuited to ground Forwards
With these counting signals, reversing the direction by inverting the B*

signal is not possible.
Note
With this type of evaluation, the counting signal can “run away” due to the
encoder oscillating about the rest position, since all signals are added
together.
Filter for 24 V To suppress interference, input filters (RC elements) with a uniform filter
Counter Inputs time can be set for the 24 V inputs A*, B* and N* by parameter assignment.
Both input filters are available with a typical input delay of 1.5 s and 16 s.
8 Counting signals up to a frequency of 200 kHz or 20 kHz and counting
signals with a minimum pulse width of 2.5 s or 25 s can be reliably
detected. The input filter has a default delay period of 16 s.
How are the Monitoring is automatically disabled in the case of 24 V counting signals.
Signals
Monitored?

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8.8.3 Pulse Evaluation
Introduction The IF 961-CT1 interface module can count not only by evaluating the
rectangular pulses, but can also count the positive and negative edges of the
signals. This results in multiple evaluation of the rectangular signals and
therefore a higher resolution. You can select whether the signals are to be
evaluated once, twice or four times.
Multiple evaluation is only possible with 5 V and 24 V incremental encoders
with tracks A and B or A and B.
Single Evaluation Single evaluation means that only one edge of A is evaluated; forward
counting pulses are detected when there is a rising edge on A and a low
signal level on B, backward counting pulses are detected when there is a
falling edge on A and a low signal level on B.
Figure 8-26 shows single signal evaluation.
Signal A
Signal B
Forwards
count pulse
Backwards
count pulse Forwards Backwards
8
Figure 8-26 Single Evaluation
Double Evaluation Double evaluation means that the rising and falling edges of signal A are
evaluated. The levels of signals A and B determine whether forward or
backward counting pulses are produced.
Figure 8-27 shows double signal evaluation.
Signal A
Signal B
Forwards
count pulse
Backwards
count pulse
Forwards Backwards
Figure 8-27 Double Evaluation

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Fourfold Fourfold evaluation means that the rising and falling edges of A and B are
Evaluation evaluated. The levels of signals A and B determine whether forward or
backward counting pulses are produced.
Figure 8-28 shows fourfold signal evaluation.
Signal A
Signal B
Forwards
count pulses
Backwards
count pulses Forwards Backwards
Figure 8-28 Fourfold Evaluation
8.8.4 Status of Interface Module after Power Up
Features The status of the interface module after switching on the power supply (reset
status), if no data has yet been transmitted, is as follows:
S Counter inputs preset for 5 V differential signals, track B not inverted,
8 analysis active for signal pairs A, B, N; single evaluation
S 32 bit counting mode
S Counter set to zero
S Setting of counter with SET input or zero mark disabled
S Input delay for digital inputs START, STOP, SET and RESET: typical
16 s (maximum frequency: 20 kHz)
S Input delay for 24 V counter inputs: typical 16 s (maximum frequency:
20 kHz)
S Outputs Q1 and Q2 off
S Pulse duration = 0, delay (dead time) = 0
S No interrupts set
S “Continuous counting” mode set
S Gate function off (gate open)

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8.8.5 Connector Pin Assignment and Block Diagram
Connector X1 A 25-pin Sub-D socket for the connecting cable is provided on the front of
the module.
Table 8-48 shows the connector pin assignments for this module.
Table 8-48 Pin Assignments on Connector X1, IF 961-CT1 (25-pin Sub-D Socket)
Pin Signal name Definition

1 NC Not used
2 A* Track A, 24 V signal
3 N* Zero mark, 24 V signal
4 NC Not used
5 A Track A, 5 V signal
6 B Track B, 5 V signal
7 N Zero mark, 5 V signal
8 NC Not used
9 SET SET digital input
10 RESET RESET digital input
11 Q1 Digital output Q1
12 NC Not used
13 2L+ 24 V load power voltage for the digital inputs and
outputs 8
14 1M Ground for 24 V incremental encoder
15 B* Track B, 24 V signal
16 RE Termination resistor for 24 V counter input
17 NC Not used
18 A Track A negated, 5 V signal
19 B Track B negated, 5 V signal
20 N Zero mark negated, 5 V signal
21 NC Not used
22 START Start digital input
23 STOP Stop digital input
24 Q2 Digital output Q2
25 2M Load voltage ground for digital inputs and outputs

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Reference The 24 V encoder ground is connected to the interface module via terminal
Potential 1M 1M (reference potential for 24 V encoder signals).
5 V Encoder Incremental encoders with 5 V differential signals to RS422 can be

Signals connected to the front connector.
A, A, B, B,
Three different types of encoder can be connected.
N and N
S Incremental encoder with differential signals A, A, B, B, N and N
Signals A, A , B, B, N and N are connected via the correspondingly
marked terminals.
S Encoder with differential signal without direction signal
The differential signal is connected to terminals A, A.
S Encoder with differential signal and direction signal
The differential signal is connected to terminals A, A. The differential
signal used as the direction signal is connected to terminals B, B.
The inputs are not isolated.
24 V Encoder 24 V signals are identified by the letters A*, B* and N*.

Signals A*, B*
Three different types of encoder can be connected:
and N*
S Incremental encoder with 24 V signals
Signals A*, B* and N* are connected via the correspondingly marked
terminals.
S Pulse encoder without direction signal
8 The signal is connected to terminal A*.
S Pulse encoder with direction signal
The counting signal is connected to terminal A*. The direction signal
is connected to terminal B*.
The inputs are not isolated.
Digital Inputs The START and STOP digital inputs can be used for gate control of the
START, STOP, SET counter.
and RESET
The SET input sets the counter to its initial value.
The RESET input is a spare input and is not used at present.
The inputs operate at a nominal voltage of 24 V.
The digital inputs are isolated from the internal ground and the counting
inputs.

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Input Filter To suppress interference, input filters (RC elements) with a uniform filter
time can be set for the 24 V inputs START, STOP, SET and RESET by
parameter assignment. Both input filters are available with a typical input
delay of 1.5 s and 16 s. Input signals up to a frequency of 200 kHz or 20
kHz and counting signals with a minimum pulse width of 2.5 s or 25 s can
be reliably detected. The input filter has a default delay period of 16 s.
Assignment of parameters for the input filter is carried out in the driver
software.
Digital Outputs Q1 The IF 961-CT1 interface module has two digital outputs Q1 and Q2 for the
and Q2 direct initiation of control procedures. These outputs are supplied from the
load voltage 2L+.
They are isolated from the internal ground and the counting inputs.
The outputs are source switching devices and can be loaded with a current of
0.3 A. They are protected against overload and short circuit. Direct
connection of relays and contactors is possible without additional circuitry.
The time characteristic of the outputs can be set by parameter assignment.
Load Voltage A 24 V load voltage must be supplied to the module via terminals 2L+ and
2L+/ 2M 2M for control of the digital inputs START, STOP, SET and RESET and the
digital outputs Q1 and Q2.
The load voltage 2L+ / 2M is not monitored.
Note
If the load voltage polarity is incorrect, the fuse will blow, and the module 8
will have to be returned to the factory for repair.

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Block Diagram Figure 8-29 shows the block diagrams of the individual function units of the
IF 961-CT1 interface module.
A
A
B
B
N
N
5 V differential input (RS422)
A*
B*
Filter
N* 1
14 NC
1M 2
RE 15 A*
B* 3
24 V input 16 N*
RE 4
17 NC
1M NC 5
18 A
A 6
19 B
B 7
20 N
N 8
21 NC
Start NC 9 SET
Stop START 22
Set 10 RESET
23
Filter
Reset STOP 11
24 Q1
Q2 12
25 NC
2M 2M 13
8 Digital inputs
Mintern 2L+
X1
(25-pin Sub-D socket)
2L+
(24 V)
Q1
Q2
Mintern
Digital outputs 2M
Figure 8-29 Block Diagrams of the Individual Function Units, IF 961-CT1

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8.8.6 Connection of Incremental Encoder with 5 V Signals
Connection of 5 V Figure 8-30 shows how to connect a 5 V incremental encoder with RS 422
Incremental differential signals to an IF 961-CT1 interface module.
Encoder
A 220R
A
B 220R
Input circuit
B
N 220R
Incremental encoder
(5 V signals)
P5V RE
IF 961-CT1
1M
M
START
STOP
SET
8
RESET
Load power 5V
supply Q1
M
Q2 DEDA
2L+
Load power L+
supply 2M
M
System ground rail
Twisted-pair cables
Figure 8-30 Connecting a 5 V Incremental Encoder, IF 961-CT1

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8.8.7 Connection of Incremental Encoder with 24 V Signals

(Source Switching)
Connection of 24 V Figure 8-31 shows how to connect a 24 V incremental encoder with source
Incremental switches (or differential mode switches) to an IF 961-CT1 interface module.
Encoder
(Source Switching)
A*
Source 2k2
switch Input circuit
B*
or 2k2
N*
Differential 2k2
mode
RE
24 V
M 1M
Incremental encoder
(24 V signals) IF 961-CT1
8 START
STOP
SET
RESET
Load power L+
supply Q1
M
Q2 DEDA
Load power 2L+

L+
supply 2M
M
System ground rail
Figure 8-31 Connecting a 24 V Incremental Encoder (Source Switching), IF 961-CT1

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8.8.8 24 V Signals (Ground Switching)
Connection of 24 V Figure 8-32 shows how to connect a 24 V incremental encoder with ground
Incremental switches (or differential mode switches) to an IF 961-CT1 interface module.
Encoder (Ground
Switching)
Differential A*
mode 2k2
Input circuit
B*
or
2k2
N*
Ground
switch 2k2
24 V RE
M 1M
Incremental encoder
(24 V signals) IF 961-CT1
START
STOP 8
SET
RESET
Load power L+
supply Q1
M
Q2 DEDA
2L+
Load power L+
supply 2M
M
System ground rail
Figure 8-32 Connecting a 24 V Incremental Encoder (Ground Switching), IF 961-CT1

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8.8.9 Wiring the Front Plug
Cables Please observe the following rules when selecting cables:

S The cables for the digital inputs START, STOP, SET and RESET must be
screened.
S The cables for the counting pulses must be screened.
S The screens of the counting signal cables must be grounded both to the
pulse encoder as well as in the immediate vicinity of the module, for
example, via the screen connector.
S Cables A, A, B, B and N, N of the 5 V incremental encoder must be
twisted together in pairs.
S Use flexible cables with a cross-section of 0.25 to 1.5 mm2.
Note
To increase resistance to interference, the load cables should be laid
separately for lengths > 3 m (10 ft.).

8
Addressing The IF 961-CT1 interface module is addressed in the I/O address area
reserved for the M7-300/400 (from C000H).

Module The identification code for the IF 961-CT1 interface module is 03H.
Identification Code

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Technical Data The IF 961-CT1 interface module obtains its supply voltage from the M7-400
6ES7 961-3AA00-0AC0 5 V counter inputs

Technical Data Number of counting channels 1, alternative to 24 V
Supply voltage Supplied from the Signal To RS422
M7-400
Terminating resistor Approx. 220 Ohm
programmable
modules or the Difference voltage Min. 0.5 V
M7-300/400
Encoder power supply No
expansion modules
Encoder monitoring Yes
M7-300 (for dimensioning the Counting range 32 bit
24 V power supply)
Maximum counting frequency 500 kHz
M7-400 (for dimensioning the 24 V counter inputs
5 V power supply) Number of counting channels 1, alternative to 5 V
Rated voltage of load supply 24 V DC Low signal - 30 V to + 5 V
2L+ / 2M High signal + 11 V to + 30 V
Current consumption
2L+ / 2M
Dependent on the load
on the digital outputs
Input resistance 1 kOhm 8
Input current Typically 7 mA
Type identification 03H
Encoder power supply No
Power loss 1.5 W
Encoder monitoring No
WxHxD 97 mm Counting range 32 bit
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I) Maximum counting frequency 200 kHz

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Digital inputs Digital outputs

Supply voltage 2L+ / 2M Supply voltage 2L+ / 2M
Number of inputs 4 Number of outputs 2
Low signal – 30 V to + 5 V Voltage isolation Yes, with respect to
High signal + 11 V to + 30 V everything except
digital inputs
Input current Typically 7 mA
Output voltage
Voltage isolation Yes, with respect to
– Low signal Maximum 3 V
everything except
– High signal 2 L+ – 1.5 V
digital outputs
Switching current
Input filter 20 kHz, 200 kHz
– Rated value 0.3 A
(parameters can be assigned)
– Range 5mA to 0,3 A
Switching time Maximum 300 µs
Breaking voltage (inductive) Limited to
2L+ ± 39 V
Short-circuit proof Yes, using electronic
protection

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8.9 IF 964-DP Interface Module
Order Number 6ES7 964-2AA00-0AB0
Features The IF 964-DP interface module permits the connection of distributed I/Os
via “SINEC L2-DP” (Profibus). The module has an isolated RS485 interface.
The maximum transmission speed is 12 Mbit/s.
The permissible cable length depends on the transmission speed and the
number of nodes. For a point-to-point connection operating at 12 Mbit/s, the
cable can be 100 m (330 ft.) long. At 9.6 kbit/s, the length could be 1200 m
(1312 yd.).
The system can be expanded up to 125 nodes.
Figure 8-33 IF 964-DP Interface Module
Software Driver A driver is available for linking the IF 964-DP interface module into your
Manuals.

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Further Information about “SINEC L2-DP” can be found in the following brochures
Information and manuals:
S Brochure Distributed I/O in SIMATIC S7 and M7
S Manuals for the DP masters, for example S7-300 Programmable
Controllers or S7-/M7-400 Programmable Controller for the S7-300
SINEC L2-DP interface.
S Manuals for the DP slaves, for example ET 200M Distributed I/O Station
or ET 200C Distributed I/O Station
S The manual for the network components, SINEC L2/L2F Network
Manual, such as bus connection plug, RS485 repeater
S STEP 7 manuals
Connector X1 A 9-pin Sub-D socket is provided on the front of the module for the cable
connector. The connector pin assignments are shown in Table 8-49.
Table 8-49 Connector X1 on the IF 964-DP (9-Pin Sub-D Socket)
Pin Signal Definition Direction

8 1 –
2 –
3 LTG_B Cable B Input/output
4 RTSAS Request to send (AS) Output
5 M5ext Operational ground (floating) Output
6 P5ext + 5 V (floating), max. 20 mA Output
(for supply to bus terminator)
7 –
8 LTG_A Cable A Input
9 –
What Can Be Profibus equipment can be connected, such as:

Connected to the
ET 200 M, ET 200 U (B/C) and other equipment conforming to the standard.
Interface Module?

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You will need this basic address to assign the driver software parameters.
Buffer The IF 964-DP interface module has a dual-port RAM for storage (buffering)
of data. The size of the memory and its address can be specified via the
driver parameters:
Protected Mode: 1 of 8 blocks of 512 kbyte in the address area
C0 00 00H to FF FF FFH.
Real Mode: 1 to 8 pages of 16 kbyte in the address area
C 00 00H to D FF FFH.
Note
The memory address must not conflict with other system addresses. For
instance, the IF961-VGA interface module uses the addresses from C 00 00H
to C 7F FFH.
Interrupt Request The interface module interrupt line is connected to a processor interrupt
8
through software parameters.
Module The identification code for the IF 964-DP interface module is 8CH.
Identification Code

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Technical Data The IF 964-DP interface module obtains its supply voltage from the M7-400
6ES7 964-2AA00-0AB0
Performance features
Transmission rate 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
Cable length
S At 9.6 kbit/s Maximum 1200 m
(1312 yd.)
S At 12 Mbit/s Maximum 100 m
(330 ft.)
Number of nodes ≤ 125
Buffer memory 256 kbyte
(dual port RAM)
Interface type RS485
Voltage isolation Yes
Technical Data
8 Supply voltage Supplied from the
M7-400
programmable module
or the M7-300/400
expansion modules
24 V power supply)
5 V power supply)
Permissible load on floating Maximum 20 mA
5 V (P5ext)
Module identification 8CH
Power loss 2W
WxHxD 97 mm
(0.72Ix 2.64Ix 3.82I)
Weight 0.065 kg (0.14 lb.)

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In this Chapter Table Contents Page
9-1 Order Numbers for M7-300 Application Function 9-2
Modules
9-2 Order Numbers for M7-300 Expansion Modules 9-2
9-3 Order Numbers for Interface Modules 9-2
9-4 Order Numbers for Memory Card 9-3
9-5 Order Numbers for Connecting Cables 9-3
9-6 Order Numbers for Spare Parts and Accessories 9-3
9-7 Order Numbers for M7-300 Software 9-4
9-8 Order Numbers for Documentation 9-4

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Application Table 9-1 lists all the M7-300 application function modules.
Function Modules
Table 9-1 Order Numbers for M7-300 Application Function Modules
Product Description Order Number

FM356-4 FM356 application function module with 80486DX2 50 MHz, 6ES7 356-4BM00-0AE0
4 Mbyte RAM,
Expansion option
FM356-4 FM356 application function module with 80486DX2 50 MHz, 6ES7 356-4BN00-0AE0
8 Mbyte RAM,
Expansion option
Expansion Table 9-2 lists all the expansion modules for the M7-300 application function
Modules module.
Table 9-2 Order Numbers for M7-300 Expansion Modules

EXM378-2 Expansion module for 2 interface modules 6ES7 378-2AB00-0AC0
EXM378-3 Expansion module for 3 interface modules 6ES7 378-2AC00-0AC0
MSM378 Bulk storage module 6ES7 378-2BA00-0AC0
Interface Modules Table 9-3 lists all the interface modules that can be used with M7-300
application function modules.
9 Table 9-3 Order Numbers for Interface Modules

IF961-AIO Analog input / analog output 6ES7 961-2AA00-0AC0
IF961-CT1 Incremental encoder connection 6ES7 961-3AA00-0AC0
IF961-DIO Digital input / digital output 6ES7 961-1AA00-0AC0
IF962-COM 2 serial interfaces 6ES7 962-3AA00-0AC0
IF962-LPT Printer interface 6ES7 962-4AA00-0AC0
IF962-VGA Connection for VGA monitor and keyboard 6ES7 962-1BA00-0AC0
IF964-DP SINEC L2-DP interface (Profibus) 6ES7 964-2AA00-0AB0

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Memory Card Table 9-4 lists all the memory cards that can be used with M7-300
application function modules.
Table 9-4 Order Numbers for Memory Card
Description Order Number

Memory card, Flash-EPROM, 5 V, 1 Mbyte 6ES7 952-1KK00-0AA0
Memory card, Flash-EPROM, 5 V, 2 Mbyte 6ES7 952-1KL00-0AA0
Memory card, Flash-EPROM, 5 V, 4 Mbyte 6ES7 952-1KM00-0AA0
Memory card, Flash-EPROM, 5 V, 8 Mbyte 6ES7 952-1KP00-0AA0
Memory card, Flash-EPROM, 5 V, 16 Mbyte 6ES7 952-1KS00-0AA0
Connecting Cables Table 9-5 lists the connecting cables.
Table 9-5 Order Numbers for Connecting Cables

V.24 cable (RS232, “Null-Modem”), 10 m (33 ft.) 9AB4 173-2BN10-0CA0
9-pin Sub-D female connectors at both ends
Printer connecting cable for
S Serial interface (COM, 10 m (33 ft.)) 9AB4 173-2BN10-0CA0
S Parallel interface (Centronics) 9AP1 901-0AL00
Spare Parts and

Accessories
Table 9-6 lists spare parts and accessories.
9
Table 9-6 Order Numbers for Spare Parts and Accessories

Bus connector 6ES7 390-0AA00-0AA0
Key for FM356 (mode switch) 6ES7 911-0AA00-0AA0
Buffer battery for FM356 6ES7 971-1AA00-0AA0
12 module covers for expansion modules 6ES7 398-0BA00-0AA0

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Software Table 9-7 lists all programs that can be ordered for M7-300 application
function modules.
Table 9-7 Order Numbers for M7-300 Software

System software based on RMOS32 6ES7 802-0FA00-0AA0
M7-SYS
High-level language package 6ES7 812-0BA00-0AA0
M7-PROC/C++
Documentation Table 9-8 lists all the documentation that can be ordered in addition to this
manual.
Table 9-8 Order Numbers for Documentation
Description Language Order Number

Manual German 6ES7030-0AA00-8AA0
S7-300 programmable controller, English 6ES7030-0AA00-8BA0
configuration, CPU data
French 6ES7030-0AA00-8CA0
Reference manual
S7-300, M7-300 programmable controller
module data
Manual German 6ES7038-0AA00-8AA0
M7-300 programmable controller, English 6ES7038-0AA00-8BA0
configuration, CPU data
French 6ES7038-0AA00-8CA0
Manual English 6ES7356-0AA00-8BA0
FM 356 application function module, French 6ES7356-0AA00-8CA0
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Program writing
Reference manual
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S Installation and Hardware
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Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically
Sensitive Devices (ESD) B
Introduction This section explains
S What lies behind the term “electrostatically sensitive devices”
S What precautions must be observed when handling electrostatically
sensitive modules.
Contents You will find the following information about electrostatically sensitive
modules in this appendix:
Section Subject Page

B.1 What does ESD mean? B-2
B.2 Electrostatic charging of persons B-3
B.3 Basic precautions against electrostatic discharges B-4

C79000-G7076-C356-01 B-1
Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)
B.1 What Does ESD Mean?
Definition All electronic modules are equipped with highly integrated devices or
components. Because of their technology, these components are very
sensitive to overvoltages and therefore to static electrical discharges.
The abbreviation ESD is used internationally for these Electrostatically
Sensitive Devices. In Germany these are referred to as EGB (Elektrostatisch
Gefährdeten Baugruppen).
Electrostatically sensitive devices are identified with the symbol shown
below:
Caution
! Electrostatically sensitive devices can be destroyed by voltages well below
those that you can normally detect. These voltages occur when you touch a
component or the connections of a module without having first ensured that
you are electrostatically discharged. The damage that can be caused to a
module by overvoltage cannot usually be recognized immediately, but only
becomes apparent after a lengthy period of operation.

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B.2 Discharging Static Electricity from Persons
Discharging Any person whose electrical potential is not equalized to that in their
Before Handling environment can become electrostatically charged.
Figure B-1 shows the maximum electrostatic voltage with which a person can
become charged when coming into contact with the materials shown. These
values correspond to the figures in IEC 801-2.
Voltage in kV
(kV)
16 1 Synthetic material
15
14 2 Wool
13 Antistatic material such as
3
12 wood or concrete
11 1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4 2
3
2
3
1
5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Relative hu-
midity in %
Figure B-1 Electrostatic Voltages with which a Person May Become Charged

C79000-G7076-C356-01 B-3
B.3 Basic Precautions Against Electrostatic Discharge
Ensure a Good When handling electrostatically sensitive modules, ensure that persons,
Ground workplace and packaging are effectively earthed. This will avoid static
charging.
Avoid Touching Only touch electrostatically sensitive components if this is unavoidable (for
Components example during maintenance work). Hold the module so that you do not
Directly touch either the the module pins or the printed circuit tracks. In this way, the
electrical discharge energy will not be able to reach sensitive components
and cause damage.
If you have to take measurements on a module, first discharge any static
about your body before carrying out the work. This can be done by touching
a grounded metallic object. Use only grounded measuring instruments.

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Glossary
Analog Module Analog modules are signal converters for analog process signals.
Analog input modules convert analog measured values into digital values.
Analog output modules convert digital values into analog manipulated
variables.
Application Application function modules are a subset of → Function modules. The

Function Module FM356-4 is an application function module.
AT Bus Standard bus system in an AT-compatible PC (AT = Advanced Technology).

Used in M7-300 to connect expansion modules to → Application function
modules.
Baud Rate Speed of data transmission (bit/s).
BIOS Basic Input Output System

The BIOS is the part of the software that makes the link between the
hardware and the operating system, for instance MS-DOS. The BIOS
software is stored in an EPROM.
Important parts of the BIOS are, for instance, the loader for the operating
system, the (hardware) SETUP for specifying the hardware configuration and
for setting the time.
Buffer Battery The buffer battery ensures that the settings in the BIOS setup and the time are
not lost when the mains power is off.

C79000-G7076-C356-01 Glossary-1
Glossary
Bulk Storage Expansion module for the FM356 application function module. It is linked to
Module the application function module via an ISA- (AT) bus interface and contains a
diskette drive and a hard disk.
Bus Connector A bus connector is an S7-300 system accessory and is supplied with every
FM356, every expansion module and every I/O module. The bus connector
extends the S7-300 from an FM356 to the next adjacent module.
Configuring Configuring is the arranging of individual modules within a programmable

controller.
Default Setting The default setting is a reasonable basic setting that can always be used if no
other value is entered.
Digital Module Digital modules are signal converters for binary process signals.
Electromagnetic Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of an electrical device to operate

Compatibility fault-free in a specified environment without causing inadmissible
interference in that environment.
EMC → Electromagnetic compatibility
Expansion Module An expansion module for the FM356 application function module is linked to
the FM356 via an ISA (AT) bus interface and provides space for two or three
→ interface modules.

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Glossary
Function Module Programmable module that, unlike the central processing unit (CPU), has no
MPI interface and can only be operated as a slave.
Ground (Internal) Internal or chassis ground is all the inactive parts of the device linked
together. These parts must not be able to carry any hazardous voltages, even
in the event of a fault.
Hardware Hardware covers all the physical and technical components of a

programmable controller.
IEC 1131 Standard The IEC 1131 standard contains the following:
S IEC 1131-1: Programmable logic controllers
General information
S IEC 1131-2: Programmable logic controllers
Equipment requirement and tests
(Service, storage and transport conditions, methods
of testing, information to be provided by the
manufacturer)
S IEC 1131-3 Programmable logic controllers
Programming languages
Interface Module Modules that provide the application function module with additional
interfaces such as VGA, COM, LPT, etc.
Interrupt Interrupt is the name for the interruption of program execution in the
processor by an externally occurring event such as timer expired, data
request, etc.

C79000-G7076-C356-01 Glossary-3
Glossary
ISA Bus Standard bus system in an AT compatible PC → AT bus.
Key Switch The key switch is the → mode selector on the application function module.
Load Voltage Load voltage is the supply voltage for application function modules,
expansion modules.
Local Bus The standard configuration is a continuous S7-300 backplane bus. This bus
Segment can be split following a function module (for example FM356). The section
of the backplane bus following the split is the local bus segment.
Main Memory The main memory is a read/write (RAM) memory in the FM356. The
processor accesses the user program in this memory during processing.
Memory Card The memory card is a plug-in memory module. When used in an FM356,
part or all of the software of the FM356 can be stored, together with static
data.
Data and programs are stored on the memory card in a similar manner to a
diskette.
Mode Selector The mode selector (key switch) on an FM356 is used to reset and boot the
FM356 and to set the operating modes, which are interrogated by the
software.
The mode selector is operated by a removable key
Module Modules are plug-in printed circuit boards for programmable logic
controllers.

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Glossary
Module Location A module location is the position on the DIN rail where the individual
modules of a PLC are inserted. There are fixed location numbers for these:
S Module location 1 is for the power supply module
S Module location 2 is for the S7-300-CPU
S Module location 3 is for the IM interface module
S Module locations 4 to 11 are for the I/O modules and the FM356 with its
expansion modules
MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System, an operating system from Microsoft
Parameter Parameter assignment is the setting of parameters that affect the behavior of
Assignment a module.
PG Programming device (Programmiergerät)
PLC → Programmable (logic) controller
DIN Rail The DIN rail is a rail to which the modules of an S7–300 are fitted.
Programmable Programmable controllers (PLC) are electronic controls whose function is

Controller stored as a program in the controller. The configuration and wiring are not
therefore dependent on the the function of the controller. Programmable
controllers are structured like a computer, consisting of a CPU (central
module) with memory, input/output modules and an internal bus system. The
I/O modules and the programming language are designed to meet the
requirements of control engineering.
Resident Data Resident data is data that is not lost when the mains power is turned off.

C79000-G7076-C356-01 Glossary-5
Glossary
S7-300 Backplane The S7-300 backplane bus is a serial data bus via which the modules
Bus communicate with one another and are supplied with some of the necessary
voltages. The modules are linked using the bus connector.
A function module (FM356) and the expansion modules (for example
EXM378-2, MSM378) are supplied with the necessary voltage by a separate
cable because of their higher current requirements.
Signal Module Signal modules make the connection between the S7-300 CPU and the
process. If an FM356 is being used with a local bus segment, signal modules
make the connection between the FM356 and the process. Signal modules
are:
S → Digital input/output modules
S → Analog input/output modules
S → Simulator modules
Simulator Module A simulator module is a module with which

S Digital input values can be simulated using operating elements and
S Digital output values can be displayed.
Software Any or all of the programs that are used in a computer system are known as
software. This includes the operating system and the user programs.

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Index
Numbers Bulk storage module

addressing on the backplane bus, 7-4
2-wire transmitter, 8-36
features of MSM378, 7-11
connection, 8-39
technical data of MSM 378, 7-13
4-wire transmitter, 8-36
Bus connector, fitting, 4-7
connection, 8-39
C
A
Cable lengths, 4-21
Accessories, memory card, 6-13
Configuration
Actuators, connecting, 8-42
examples, 1-3
Address area of an application module, local,
mechanical, 2-2
3-4
on continuous S7-300-bus, 2-6
Address assignment, FM 356–4, 6-35
with expansion modules, 2-8
Addressing, 3-2
with local bus segment, 2-6
in local bus segment, 3-4
Connecting
Addressing interface modules, 3-3
interface modules, 4-16
Addressing interface modules in a module group
keyboard, 4-19
with an application module, 3-4
loads/actuators, 8-42
Addressing signal modules in local bus-seg-
monitor, 4-19
ment, 3-4
mouse, 4-19
Addressing the user data interface of an applica-
operator equipment and peripherals, 4-19
tion module, 3-4
PC, 4-21
Analog/digital conversion, 8-44
power supply, 4-14, 4-15
Application function module
printers, 4-20
address assignment, 6-35
programming device, 4-21
interrupt assignment, 6-35
Conversion time
technical data, 6-36
analog input channel, 8-44
Application modules, elements, 6-2
analog output channel, 8-45
Auto Button, 6-28
Current consumption, 2-3
Cycle time, analog input module, 8-44
B
Boot options, 6-30 D
Buffer battery
Date, 6-26
disposal, 5-9
Dimensions, 2-2
fitting, 4-17
DREQ, 6-23
order number, 9-3
Drive A, 6-29
replacing, 5-8

C79000-G7076-C356-01 Index-1
Index
Drive B, 6-29 FM 356–4

address assignment, 6-35
elements, 6-2, 6-3
E expansion socket, 6-12
fault indicators, 6-6
Enable int. Cache, 6-31
grounding concept, 6-8
Expansion module
basic address of interface module, 7-9
mode selector, 6-4
EXM 378–2, 7-5
power connections, 6-8
EXM 378–3, 7-5
serial interface, 6-10
setup, 6-14
removing cover, 7-2
status indicators, 6-6
signal linking, 7-10
Technical data for EXM 378-2, 7-14
time monitoring, 6-12
Technical data for EXM 378-3, 7-14
watchdog, 6-12
Expansion Modules, addressing, 7-6
FM configuration, 6-25
Expansion modules
Formatting, memory card, 6-13
addressing on the backplane bus, 7-4
Four-wire transmitter, 8-36
covering empty slots, 4-10
connection, 8-39
fitting, 4-5
overview, 7-2
permissible combinations, 7-4
plugging together, 4-6, 7-2 G
power supply connections, 7-3 Grounding concept, 6-8
Expansion plug, removing cover, 4-5, 7-2
Expansion socket, 6-12
removing cover, 7-2 H
Hard disk, 6-27
F
Fault indicators, 6-6 I
First switch-on of FM 356–4, 4-24
I/O Base, 6-23
Fitting
expansion modules, 4-5
to DIN rail, 4-11
Floppy Disk, 6-29

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Index
IF 961–AIO, 8-33 IF 961–DIO, 8-23

addressing, 8-46 addressing, 8-26
analog input, 8-48 acknowledgement register, 8-28
analog output, 8-47 digital input, 8-27
analog output value representation, 8-52 digital output, 8-27
block diagram, 8-35 falling pulse edge selection register, 8-30
commissioning, 8-46 interrupt enable register, 8-29
connection diagram, 8-34 interrupt register, 8-28
connector pin assignment, 8-34 mode register, 8-30
cyclic conversion of ADC channels, 8-50 rising pulse edge selection register, 8-29
electrical configuration, 8-46 connector pin assignment, 8-24
features, 8-33 features, 8-23
input analog value representation, 8-51 software driver, 8-23
interrupt, 8-52 technical data, 8-31
measuring range selection, 8-33 IF 962–COM, 8-10
module identification code, 8-52 addressing, 8-12
output range selection, 8-33 AT-compatible, 8-12
sensors, connecting, 8-36 M7–300/400 specific, 8-13
software driver, 8-33 COM pin assignment, 8-11
starting an individual ADC channel, 8-50 features, 8-10
technical data, 8-53 interrupts, 8-15
unused channels, 8-36, 8-46 technical data, 8-16
IF 961–CT1, 8-55 IF 962–LPT, 8-17
addressing, 8-70 addressing, 8-19
block diagram, 8-66 AT-compatible, 8-19
connector pin assignment, 8-63 M7–300/400 specific, 8-20
double evaluation, 8-61 connector pin assignment, 8-18
encoders, which?, 8-57 features, 8-17
features, 8-55 interrupt, 8-21, 8-31, 8-52
filter, 24 V inputs, 8-60 technical data, 8-22
fourfold evaluation, 8-62 IF 962–VGA, 8-5
incremental encoder, 24 V, 8-58 addressing, 8-7
incremental encoder, 24 V ground switching, features, 8-5
8-69 interrupts, 8-7
incremental encoder, 24 V source switching, keyboard pin assignments, 8-6
8-68 module identification code, 8-7
incremental encoder, 5 V, 8-57, 8-67 technical data, 8-8
pulse encoder, 24 V, 8-59 VGA pin assignments, 8-6
pulse encoder, 5 v, 8-58 video operating modes, 8-9
pulse evaluation, 8-61
reset status, 8-62
single evaluation, 8-61
software driver, 8-55
wiring the front plug, 8-70

C79000-G7076-C356-01 Index-3
Index
IF 964–DP, 8-73 Memory Card, 6-13

addressing, 8-75 Memory card, inserting/removing, 4-18
addressing (buffer) memory, 8-75 Mode selector, 6-4
connector pin assignment, 8-74 Module accessories, 4-4
features, 8-73 Module identification code, interface modules,
interrupt, 8-75 8-4
manuals, 8-74 Modules
software driver, 8-73 plugging together, 4-6, 7-2
technical data, 8-76 rules for replacing, 5-2
IF modules, 6-22 Monitor, 4-19
Incremental encoder, 24 V, 8-58 Mouse, 4-19
Incremental encoder, 24 V ground switching,
8-69
Incremental encoder, 24 V source-switching, O
8-68
Overview, FM 356–4, 6-2
Incremental encoder, 5 V, 8-57, 8-67
Interface module
addressing, 8-2
in AT-compatible I/O address area, 7-6 P
in the M7-specific I/O address area, 7-6 Plug, removing cover, 4-5, 7-2
basic address, 7-9 Power connections, 6-8
group interrupt, 8-3 Power loss, 2-3
inserting, 4-9, 4-10 Printers, 4-20
plugging in, 4-9 Pulse encoder, 24 V, 8-59
signal linking, 8-3 Pulse encoder, 5 V, 8-58
Interface module, addressing in module group
with application module, 3-4
Interface modules R
basic addresses, 7-8
Replacing modules
expansion module, 5-3
module identification code, 8-4
function module, 5-3
numbering, 7-7
Resistance thermometers, connection, 8-40
slot compatibility, 8-4
Response time, analog output channel, 8-45
Interface, serial, 6-10
Interrupt assignment, 6-35
S
K Select Boot Sequence, 6-30
Select Module, 6-22
Keyboard, 4-19
Sensor, floating, 8-37
Sensors, non-isolated, 8-38
Settling time, analog output channel, 8-45
L Setup, FM 356–4, 6-14
Loads, connecting, 8-42 Setup Page
Local Bus Segment, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8 boot options, 6-30
Local bus segment, addressing signal modules, date/time, 6-26
3-4 floppy disk, 6-29
FM configuration, 6-25
hard disk, 6-27
M memory card, 6-29
system, 6-31
M7-300, Components, 1-4
Setup page, IF modules, 6-22
M7–300, overview, 1-2

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Index
Shadow Video Bios, 6-31 Time, 6-26

Signal modules in local bus segment, addres- Time monitoring, FM 356–4, 6-12
sing, 3-4 Transmitter
Slot compatibility, interface modules, 8-4 2-wire, 8-36
Startup 4-wire, 8-36
checklist, 4-3 Two-wire transmitter, 8-36
first switch-on of FM 356–4, 4-24 connection, 8-39
steps, 4-2
Status indicators, 6-6
System, 6-31 U
User data interface of an application module,
addressing, 3-4
T
Technical data
EXM 378-2, 7-14 V
EXM 378-3, 7-14
Voltage sensor, 8-36
FM 356–4, 6-36
Voltage sensors, connecting, 8-38
IF 961–AIO, 8-53
IF 961–DIO, 8-31
IF 962–COM, 8-16
IF 962–LPT, 8-22 W
IF 962–VGA, 8-8 Watchdog, FM 356–4, 6-12
IF 964–DP, 8-76
MSM 378, 7-13

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Preface, Contents

FM 356 Application Function Addressing the M7-300 Modules 3

M7-300 Expansion Modules 7

Correct Usage Note the following:

Trademarks SIMATICR and SINECR are registered trademarks of SIEMENS AG.

Copyright E Siemens AG 1996 All rights reserved Disclaimer of Liability

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Order No. 6ES7356-0AA00-8BA0

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

Purpose The information in this manual will enable you to:

Audience The manual is intended for the following readers:

Scope of This This manual applies to the following M7–300 modules:

Product Order Number From Release

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

Manual Contents Order Number

Further Sources of You will find further sources of information in Appendix A.

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

Functions, Technical Data

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

5 Replacing the Buffer Battery and Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

8 Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

8.9.1 Connector Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-74

1-1 FM 356 as Application Function Module in S7-300 System . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

5-5 Separating a Module Assembly to Enable an EXM 378-3 Interface

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

8-16 Connection of 4-Wire Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39

1-1 Components in the M7-300 Automation Computer Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

6-1 Elements of the FM 356-4 Application Function Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

Configuration of An FM 356 with or without expansion modules can be fitted in addition to

Power Supply (PS)  

Figure 1-1 FM 356 as Application Function Module in S7-300 System

Power Supply (PS)    

Figure 1-2 FM 356 as Automation Computer in S7-300 System

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

M7-300 An M7-300 can be equipped or expanded in various ways. The following

Table 1-1 Components in the M7-300 Automation Computer Family.

Expansion modules ... provide space for 2 or 3

Bulk storage module ... provides storage for programs

Interface modules ... make the connection from the

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

Tasks for an An FM 356 is used in an S7/M7-300 programmable logic controller in

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

User-Defined The functionality of an FM 356 is defined by the user. This is achieved

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

1.3 Module Overview

Table 1-4 Expansion Modules for M7-300 Application Function Modules

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

Table 1-5 Overview of M7-300 Interface Modules

IF 961-CT1 Meter connection

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

FM 356 Application Function Module, Installation and Startup

2.1 Horizontal and Vertical Configuration of an S7/M7-300

Table 2-1 Differences in Permissible Ambient Temperature for Horizontal and

Power Supply (PS)

Power Supply (PS)